ProForm 590 rt user manual Important Precautions, Pulse sensor is not a medical device

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.		carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
1.	Before beginning any exercise program, con-
	sult your physician. This is especially impor-	should be on the same circuit. Do not use an
	tant for persons over age 35 or persons with	extension cord.
2.	pre-existing health problems.	12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
	It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure	meets all of the specifications described on
	that all users of this treadmill are adequately	page 13. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
	informed of all warnings and precautions.	your local PROFORM dealer or call the tele-
3.	Use the treadmill only as described.	phone number on the front cover of this man-
		ual and order part number 146148, or see your
4.	Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at	local electronics store.
	least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2	13. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
	ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the	suppressor could result in damage to the con-
	treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-	trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys-
	ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-	tem is damaged, the walking belt may slow,
5.	age, place a mat under the treadmill.	accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may
	Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-	result in a fall and serious injury.
	ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a	14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
6.	garage or covered patio, or near water.	sor away from heated surfaces.
	Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol	15. Never move the walking belt while the power
	products are used or where oxygen is being	is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
	administered.	the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
7.	Keep children under age 12 and pets away	treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU-
		BLESHOOTING on page 21 if the treadmill is
8.	from the treadmill at all times.	not working properly.)
	The treadmill should be used only by persons	16. Read, understand, and test the emergency
9.	weighing 300 lbs. (136 kg) or less.	stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
	Never allow more than one person on the	HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15).
	treadmill at a time.	17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
10.	Wear appropriate exercise clothes while	ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
		handrails while using the treadmill.
	using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes	18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
	that could become caught in the treadmill.
	Athletic support clothes are recommended	Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
	for both men and women. Always wear ath-	sudden jumps in speed.
	letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare	19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
	feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
11.	When connecting the power cord (see page	Various factors, including the user's move-
		ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
	13), plug the power cord into a surge sup-	readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
	pressor (not included) and plug the surge	as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
	suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of	trends in general.

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