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. | suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of | |
1. | Before beginning any exercise program, con- | |
| sult your physician. This is especially impor- | carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance |
| tant for persons over age 35 or persons with | should be on the same circuit. Do not use an |
2. | extension cord. | |
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure | 11. Use only a | |
| that all users of this treadmill are adequately | meets all of the specifications described on |
| informed of all warnings and precautions. | page 13. To purchase a surge suppressor, |
3. | Use the treadmill only as described. | please see your local electronics store. |
Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge | |
| least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2 | suppressor could result in damage to the con- |
| ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the | trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- |
| treadmill on any surface that blocks air open- | tem is damaged, the walking belt may change |
| ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam- | speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, |
4. | age, place a mat under the treadmill. | which may result in a fall and serious injury. |
Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | 13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- | |
| ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | sor away from heated surfaces. |
5. | garage or covered patio, or near water. | 14. Never move the walking belt while the power |
Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if | |
| products are used or where oxygen is being | the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the |
| administered. | treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU- |
6. | Keep children under age 12 and pets away | BLESHOOTING on page 25 if the treadmill is |
not working properly.) | ||
7. | from the treadmill at all times. | 15. Read, understand, and test the emergency |
The treadmill should be used only by persons | stop procedure before using the treadmill (see | |
8. | weighing 300 lbs. (136 kg) or less. | HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15). |
Never allow more than one person on the | 16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- | |
9. | treadmill at a time. | ing on the walking belt. Always hold the |
Wear appropriate exercise clothes while | handrails while using the treadmill. | |
| using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes | 17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. |
| that could become caught in the treadmill. | Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid |
| Athletic support clothes are recommended | sudden jumps in speed. |
| for both men and women. Always wearath- | 18. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. |
| letic shoes;neveruse the treadmillwith bare | |
| feet,wearing only stockings,orin sandals. | Various factors, including the user's move- |
10. | When connecting the power cord (see page | ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate |
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only | ||
| 13), plug the power cord into a surge sup- | as an exercise aid in determining heart rate |
| pressor (not included) and plug the surge | trends in general. |
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