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 hiker.
1.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the hiker are adequately in- formed of all warnings and precautions.
2.Use the hiker only as described in this manual.
3.The hiker is intended for
4.Place the hiker on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the hiker on any surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, cover the floor under the hiker.
5.Keep the hiker indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the hiker in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
6.Do not operate the hiker where aerosol prod- ucts are used or where oxygen is being ad- ministered.
7.Do not operate the hiker until it is properly as- sembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to move the hiker.
8.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the hiker at all times.
9.The hiker should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds.
10.Never allow more than one person on the hiker at a time.
11.Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the hiker. Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught in the hiker. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women. Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the hiker with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
12.When connecting the power cord (see page 10), plug the power cord into a surge suppressor (not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
13.Use only a
14.Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- sor away from heated surfaces.
15.Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the hiker if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the hiker is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the hiker is not working properly.)
16.Never start the hiker while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the hiker.
17.The hiker is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sud- den jumps in speed.
18.The heart rate monitor is not a medical de- vice. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is in- tended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.
19.Never leave the hiker unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord and move the on/off switch to the off position when the hiker is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the on/off switch.)
20.Do not change the grade of the hiker by plac- ing objects under the hiker.
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