IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the Incline Trainer.
1.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the Incline Trainer are ade- quately informed of all warnings and precau- tions.
2.Use the Incline Trainer only as described.
3.Place the Incline Trainer on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it and two feet on each side. Do not place the Incline Trainer on any surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the Incline Trainer.
4.Keep the Incline Trainer indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the Incline Trainer in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
5.Do not operate the Incline Trainer where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.
6.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the Incline Trainer at all times.
7.The Incline Trainer should not be used by per- sons weighing more than 300 pounds.
8.Never allow more than one person on the Incline Trainer at a time.
9.Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the Incline Trainer. Do not wear loose clothes that could become caught in the Incline Trainer. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women. Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the Incline Trainer with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10.When connecting the power cord (see page 11), plug the power cord into a surge suppressor (not included) and plug the surge suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
11.Use only a
12.Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the con- trol system of the Incline Trainer. If the control system is damaged, the walking belt may change speed, accelerate, or stop unexpect- edly, which may result in a fall and serious in- jury.
13.Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- sor away from heated surfaces.
14.Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the Incline Trainer if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the Incline Trainer is not working prop- erly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the Incline Trainer is not working properly.)
15.Never start the Incline Trainer while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the Incline Trainer.
16.The Incline Trainer is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.
17.The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user’s move- ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.
18.Never leave the Incline Trainer unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, un- plug the power cord, and switch the reset/off circuit breaker to the off position when the Incline Trainer is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the reset/off cir- cuit breaker.)
19.Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the Incline Trainer until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE Incline Trainer on page 28.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the Incline Trainer.
20.Do not change the incline of the Incline Trainer by placing objects under the Incline Trainer.
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