IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS |
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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. | 12. Use only a | |
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- | ||
sult your physician. This is especially impor- | meets all of the specifications described on | |
tant for persons over age 35 or persons with | page 12. To purchase a surge suppressor, see | |
your local GOLDʼS GYM dealer or call the tele- | ||
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure | phone number on the front cover of this man- | |
ual and order part number 146148, or see your | ||
that all users of this treadmill are adequately | local electronics store. | |
informed of all warnings and precautions. | 13. Failure to use a properly functioning surge | |
3. Use the treadmill only as described. | suppressor could result in damage to the con- | |
4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- | |
tem is damaged, the walking belt may slow, | ||
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2 | accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may | |
ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the | result in a fall and serious injury. | |
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open- | ||
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam- | 14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- | |
age, place a mat under the treadmill. | sor away from heated surfaces. | |
5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | 15. Never move the walking belt while the power | |
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if | |
garage or covered patio, or near water. | the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the | |
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU- | |
BLESHOOTING on page 23 if the treadmill is | ||
products are used or where oxygen is being | not working properly.) | |
administered. | 16. Read, understand, and test the emergency | |
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away | ||
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see | ||
from the treadmill at all times. | HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14). | |
8. The treadmill should be used only by persons | 17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- | |
weighing 275 lbs. (125 kg) or less. | ing on the walking belt. Always hold the | |
9. Never allow more than one person on the | handrails while using the treadmill. | |
treadmill at a time. | 18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. | |
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when | Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid | |
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes | sudden jumps in speed. | |
that could become caught in the treadmill. | 19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it | |
Athletic support clothes are recommended for | is running. Always remove the key and unplug | |
both men and women. Always wear athletic | the power cord when the treadmill is not in | |
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet, | use. | |
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. | 20. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. | |
11. When connecting the power cord (see page 12), | ||
Various factors, including the user's move- | ||
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor | ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate | |
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor | readings. The pulse sensor is intended only | |
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 | as an exercise aid in determining heart rate | |
or more amps. No other applianceshould be on | trends in general. | |
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord. |
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