Question:
How do I use my treadmill?

I HAVE A TREADMILL. ITS NOT BROKEN BUT THE TREAD ON IT HAS MOVED TO ONE SIDE. I CAN'T AFFORD A NEW ONE BUT SOMEONE IN CHAT SUGGESTED I USE SILICONE SPRAY.. I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A CAN TODAY BUT IM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT. DO I SPRAY IT DIRECT ON THE TREAD THEN PULL? WHAT DO I DO? ANYONE OUT THERE EVER USE SILICONE SPRAY ON THE TREAD OF THE TREADMILL TO MOVE IT BACK INTO PLACE PLEASE RESPOND...THANKS...    — DEIRDRE D. (posted on July 14, 2001)

July 14, 2001
I haven't used in on treadmills but at work we use silicone spray on the assembly lines sometimes to get them back when they move over like that. turn it on to where it is moving and spray the spray up underneath where the wheel turns it, then gently pull it while it's moving. Be very careful not to get your fingers caught because that will hurt a lot. But gently keep pulling until it straightens out. You may have to do this often because odds are the whole belt is off center. Try that first and if that doesn't work try looking through the yellow pages and see if there is someone around your area who can fix them. You could call a gym and ask them who repairs their equiptment.
   — K T.

July 14, 2001
Hi! There is usually an allen wrench or other type tool that comes with your treadmill. This tool is then used like a "key" to adjust the belt on your treadmill. The silicone spray is usually used to keep the belt from rubbing against the base and building too much friction. This saves the belt from wear and tear, and also will reduce the amount of static electricity that builds up. You may not get as many shocks from the handles if you use the silicone. HOWEVER, some treadmill models tell you NEVER to use silicone, so I would advise you to check the instructions that came with your treadmill to see IF you can use silicone spray and to check where the adjustment bolt is on your treadmill. Most of the time the bolt is somewhere on the back end of the treadmill (away from the handles). Nearly all models will have this adjustment bolt to straighten your belt when it moves to the side. It is part of regular maintainance of the treadmill and doesn't mean anything's wrong with it. Hope this helps. Maria
   — Maria H.