IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the elliptical trainer.
1.Read all instructions in this manual before using the elliptical trainer. Use the elliptical trainer only as described in this manual.
2.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the elliptical trainer are ade- quately informed of all precautions.
3.The elliptical trainer is intended for home use only. Do not use the elliptical trainer in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4.Use the elliptical trainer only on a level sur- face. Cover the floor beneath the elliptical trainer to protect the floor.
5.Keep the elliptical trainer indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the elliptical trainer in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
6.Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the elliptical trainer is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7.Keep children under 12 and pets away from the elliptical trainer at all times.
8.Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
9.Wear appropriate clothes when exercising; do not wear loose clothes that could become caught on the elliptical trainer. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exer- cising.
10.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.
11.The elliptical trainer is designed to support a maximum user weight of 250 pounds.
12.The elliptical trainer is designed to be used with the included resistance. Do not use the elliptical trainer with dumbbells or any other type of weight to increase the resistance.
13.Make sure that the cables remain on the pul- leys at all times. If the cables bind as you are exercising, stop immediately and make sure that the cables are on the pulleys. Replace all cables at least every two years.
14.Hold the handles when mounting, dismount- ing, or using the elliptical trainer’s elliptical station.
15.Always keep your back straight when using the elliptical trainer; do not arch your back.
16.When you stop using the elliptical station, allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop. The elliptical trainer does not have a free- wheel; the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
17.Make sure all electrical connections are com- plete before connecting the elliptical trainer to a power source.
18.Always unplug the power cord immediately after use and before cleaning the elliptical trainer.
19.Use the high pulley station only when the seat base is collapsed and secured next to the upright base.
20.If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immediately and begin cool- ing down.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with
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