IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the fo owing important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure | 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge | |
that all users of this treadmill are adequately | suppressor could result in damage to the con- | |
informed of all warnings and precautions. | trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- | |
2. Use the treadmill only as described. | tem is damaged, the walking belt may change | |
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, | ||
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | which may result in a fall and serious injury. | |
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two | 13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- | |
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill | sor away from heated surfaces. | |
on any surface that blocks air openings. To | ||
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place | 14. Never move the walking belt while the power | |
a mat under the treadmill. | is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if | |
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the | |
treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU- | ||
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | BLESHOOTING on page 26 if the treadmill is | |
garage or covered patio, or near water. | not working properly.) | |
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | 15. Read, understand, and test the emergency | |
products are used or where oxygen is being | stop procedure before using the treadmill (see | |
administered. | TREADMILL OPERATION). | |
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets | 16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- | |
away from the treadmill at all times. | ing on the walking belt. Always hold the | |
7. The treadmill should be used only by persons | handrails while using the treadmill. | |
weighing 300 pounds or less. | 17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. | |
8. Never allow more than one person on the | Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid | |
treadmill at a time. | sudden jumps in speed. | |
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when | 18. The pulse sensors are not medical devices. | |
Various factors, including the user's move- | ||
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes | ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate | |
that could become caught in the treadmill. | readings. The pulse sensors are intended | |
Athletic support clothes are recommended for | only as exercise aids in determining heart | |
both men and women. Always wear athletic | ||
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet, | rate trends in general. | |
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. | 19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it | |
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 9), | is running. Always remove the key, unplug | |
the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- | ||
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor | cuit breaker to the off position when the | |
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor | treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on | |
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 | page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.) | |
or more amps. No other applianceshould be on | 20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the | |
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord. | ||
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See | ||
11. Use only a | ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD | |
meets all of the specifications described on | AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.) | |
page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, see | You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 | |
your local IMAGE dealer or call the | kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. | |
telephone number on the front cover of this | 21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make | |
manual and order part number 146148, or see | ||
your local electronics store. | sure that the storage latch is fully closed. |
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