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 treadmill.
1.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.
2.Use the treadmill only as described in this manual.
3.Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 2 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks
air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
4.When choosing a location for the treadmill, make sure that the location and position per- mit access to a plug.
5.Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
6.Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.
7.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times.
8.The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 114 kgs (250 lbs).
9.Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time.
10.Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth- ing that could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. | Always wear athletic | |
shoes. Never | use the treadmill with bare feet, | |
wearing only | stockings, or in sandals. |
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11.When connecting the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8), plug the power cord into a surge protector (not included) and plug the surge protector into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit.
12. Use only a
at 15 amps, with a 1 mm | 2 |
1.5m (5 ft.) or less in length. Do not use an extension cord.
13.Keep the power cord and the surge protector away from heated surfaces.
14.Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the treadmill is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread- mill is not working properly.)
15.Never start the treadmill whilst you are stand- ing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails whilst using the treadmill.
16.The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.
17.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.
18.Never leave the treadmill unattended whilst it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord and move the on/off switch to the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca- tion of the on/off switch.)
19.Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 22.) You
must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 lbs.) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20.Do not change the incline of the treadmill by placing objects under the treadmill.
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