ProForm PCTL12009.0 user manual Important Precautions, Various factors, including the users move

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.	pre-existing health problems.	extension cord.
	It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure	12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
	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 call
3.	Use the treadmill only as described.	the telephone number on the front cover of
		this manual.
4.	Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at	13. 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 slow,
	ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-	accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may
5.	age, place a mat under the treadmill.	result in a fall and serious injury.
	Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-	14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
	ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a	sor away from heated surfaces.
6.	garage or covered patio, or near water.	15. 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-
7.	Keep children under age 12 and pets away	BLESHOOTING on page 22 if the treadmill is
		not working properly.)
8.	from the treadmill at all times.	16. Read, understand, and test the emergency
	The treadmill should be used only by persons	stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
9.	weighing 325 lbs. (147 kg) or less.	HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15).
	Never allow more than one person on the	17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
10.	treadmill at a time.	ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
	Wear appropriate exercise clothes when	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.	Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
	Athletic support clothes are recommended	sudden jumps in speed.
	for both men and women. Always wear ath-	19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
	letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
	feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.	Various factors, including the user's move-
11.	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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