Important Precautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

1.Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or per- sons with pre-existing health problems.

2.Use the elliptical only as described in this manual.

3.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the elliptical are adequately informed of all precautions.

4.The elliptical is intended for home use only. Do not use the elliptical in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

5.Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois- ture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in a garage or covered patio, or near water.

6.Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam- age, place a mat under the elliptical.

7.Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu- larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

8.Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the elliptical at all times.

9.The elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 lbs. (113 kg).

10.Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; do not wear loose clothes that could become caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising.

11.Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms when mounting, dismounting, or using the elliptical.

12.The heart rate monitor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accu- racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

13.The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the pedals will continue to move until the fly- wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in a controlled way.

14.Keep your back straight while using the ellip- tical; do not arch your back.

15.Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint or if you experience pain while exercising, stop immediately and cool down.