Product Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 8
Important: If QUICKSTART is pressed, the running belt begins
moving after a 3-second countdown. Tell users to hold onto the
handrail with one hand before pressing the QUICKSTART key with
the other hand.
CAUTION: Do not assume the treadmill is safe because of
password protection. Never leave children unsupervised around
the treadmill.
Using the Handrails
Educate users on the importance of holding onto a handrail when they
step on or off the treadmill, and when they use the keypad.
Note: Information about the heart rate touch-sensitive grips on the the
C954i, C956i, and C966i is found in the User’s Reference Manuals.
Turning the Unit ON and OFF
To turn the unit ON and OFF, use the I/O power switch located at the
front of the unit, near the power cord. Refer to Diagram 5.
Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit OFF.
Diagram 5: I/O power switch
Educating Users
Take time to educate users on safety issues. Explain to your club or
facility patrons that they should:
• Hold onto a handrail while stepping onto the treadmill.
• Face the display and then straddle the running belt by placing their
feet on the trim strips provided.
• Attach the security clip to their clothing before touching the keypad
or entering the password.
• Step onto the running belt while it is moving at or below 1 mile per
hour (1 kilometer per hour).
I/O power switch