IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

 

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 single-outlet surge suppressor that

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

pre-existing health problems.

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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