IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS |
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in- | |
structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as- | |
sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of | |
this product. | or more amps. No other appliance should be on |
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- | |
sult your physician. This is especially impor- | the same circuit. Do not use an extensioncord. |
tant for persons over age 35 or persons with | 12. Use only a |
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure | meets all of the specifications described on |
page 11. To purchase a surge suppressor, see | |
that all users of this treadmill are adequately | your local WESLO dealer or call the telephone |
informed of all warnings and precautions. | number on the front cover of this manual and |
3. Use the treadmill only as described. | order part number 146148, or see your local |
electronics store. | |
4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | 13. Failure to use a properly functioning surge |
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2 | suppressor could result in damage to the con- |
ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the | trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- |
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open- | tem is damaged, the walking belt may slow, |
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam- | accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may |
age, place a mat under the treadmill. | result in a fall and serious injury. |
5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | 14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- |
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | sor away from heated surfaces. |
garage or covered patio, or near water. | 15. Never move the walking belt while the power |
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if |
products are used or where oxygen is being | the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the |
administered. | treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU- |
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away | BLESHOOTING on page 16 if the treadmill is |
not working properly.) | |
from the treadmill at all times. | 16. Read, understand, and test the emergency |
8. The treadmill should not be used by persons | stop procedure before using the treadmill (see |
weighing more than 250 lbs. (113 kg). | page 12). |
9. Never allow more than one person on the | 17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- |
treadmill at a time. | ing on the walking belt. Always hold the |
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when | handrails while using the treadmill. |
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes | 18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. |
that could become caught in the treadmill. | Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid |
Athletic support clothes are recommended for | sudden jumps in speed. |
both men and women. Always wear athletic | 19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it |
shoes; never use the treadmill with bare feet, | |
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. | is running. Always remove the key, unplug the |
11. When connecting the power cord (see page 11), | power cord, and switch the reset/off circuit |
breaker to the “off” position when the tread- | |
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor | mill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 |
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor | for the location of the reset/off circuit breaker.) |
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 |
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