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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over age 35 or persons with
pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
3. Use the treadmill only as described.
4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2
ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the treadmill.
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 age 12 and pets away
from the treadmill at all times.
8. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 250 lbs. (113 kg) or less.
9. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
10.Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
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.
11.When connecting thepower cord (see page13),
plugthe power cord into a surge suppressor
(notincluded) and plug the surge suppressor
intoa grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
ormore amps.No otherappliance shouldbeon
thesame circuit. Do notuse an extension cord.
12.Use only a single-outlet surge suppressorthat
meetsall of the specifications described on
page13. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
yourlocal PROFORM dealer or call the tele-
phone number on the front cover of this man-
ual and orderpart number 146148, or see your
localelectronics store.
13.Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressorcould result in damage to the con-
trolsystem of the treadmill. If the control sys-
temis damaged, the walking belt may slow,
accelerate,or stop unexpectedly, which may
resultin a fall and serious injury.
14.Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
soraway from heated surfaces.
15.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 TROU-
BLESHOOTING on page 20 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
16.Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedurebefore using the treadmill (see
HOWTO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15).
17.Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
18.The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
19.Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and press the power switch
into the off position when the treadmill is not
in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the lo-
cation of the power switch.)
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.