Gold's Gym GGTL90608.0 manual Important Precautions, Pulse sensor is not a medical device

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.

carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance

1.

Before beginning any exercise program, con-

sult your physician. This is especially impor-

should be on the same circuit. Do not use an

tant for persons over the age of 35 or persons

extension cord.

2.

with pre-existing health problems.

12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

meets all of the specifications described on

that all users of this treadmill are adequately

page 12. To purchase a surge suppressor, see

informed of all warnings and precautions.

your local GOLDʼS GYM dealer or call the tele-

3.

Use the treadmill only as described.

phone number on the front cover of this man-

ual and order part number 146148, or see your

4.

Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at

local electronics store.

least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2

13. Failure to use a properly functioning surge

ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the

suppressor could result in damage to the con-

treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-

trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys-

ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-

tem is damaged, the walking belt may change

5.

age, place a mat under the treadmill.

speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,

Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-

which may result in a fall and serious injury.

ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a

14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

6.

garage or covered patio, or near water.

sor away from heated surfaces.

Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol

15. Never move the walking belt while the power

products are used or where oxygen is being

is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if

administered.

the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the

7.

Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU-

BLESHOOTING on page 22 if the treadmill is

8.

away from the treadmill at all times.

not working properly.)

The treadmill should be used only by persons

16. Read, understand, and test the emergency

9.

weighing 300 lbs. (136 kg) or less.

stop procedure before using the treadmill (see

Never allow more than one person on the

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14).

treadmill at a time.

17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-

10.

Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

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.

Athletic support clothes are recommended

Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid

for both men and women. Always wear ath-

sudden jumps in speed.

letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare

19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

11.

When connecting the power cord (see page

Various factors, including the user's move-

ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate

12), plug the power cord into a surge sup-

readings. The pulse sensor is intended only

pressor (not included) and plug the surge

as an exercise aid in determining heart rate

suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of

trends in general.