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 hiker.

1.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the hiker are adequately in- formed of all warnings and precautions.

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

3.The hiker is intended for in-home use only. Do not use the hiker in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4.Place the hiker on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the hiker on any surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, cover the floor under the hiker.

5.Keep the hiker indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the hiker in a garage or covered patio, or near water.

6.Do not operate the hiker where aerosol prod- ucts are used or where oxygen is being ad- ministered.

7.Do not operate the hiker until it is properly as- sembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to move the hiker.

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

9.The hiker should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds.

10.Never allow more than one person on the hiker at a time.

11.Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the hiker. Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught in the hiker. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women. Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the hiker with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

12.When connecting the power cord (see page 8), 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.

13.Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissi- pation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-999- 3756 and order part number 146148.

14.Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- sor away from heated surfaces.

15.The roller guards must be 1/8 inch from the rear roller (the location of the roller guards is shown on page 5). Unplug the power cord and adjust the roller guards, if necessary.

16.Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the hiker if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the hiker is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the hiker is not working properly.)

17.Never start the hiker while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the hiker.

18.The hiker is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sud- den jumps in speed.

19.The heart rate monitor is not a medical de- vice. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is in- tended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

20.Never leave the hiker unattended while it is running. Remove the key, unplug the power cord, and move the on/off switch to the off po- sition when the hiker is not in use. (The loca- tion of the on/off switch is shown on page 5.)

21.Do not change the grade of the hiker by plac- ing objects under the hiker.