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. | of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appli- | |
1. | Before beginning any exercise program, con- | |
| sult your physician. This is especially impor- | ance should be on the same circuit. Do not |
| tant for persons over age 35 or persons with | use an extension cord. |
2. |
| 12. Use only a |
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 12. 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 22 if the treadmill is | ||
8. | from the treadmill at all times. | not working properly.) |
The treadmill should be used only by per- | 16. Read, understand, and test the emergency | |
9. | sons 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 14). | |
| treadmill at a time. | 17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- |
10. | Wear appropriate exercise clothes when | ing on the walking belt. Always hold the |
handrails while using the treadmill. | ||
| using the treadmill. Do not wear loose | 18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. |
| clothes that could become caught in the | |
| treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom- | Adjust the speed in small increments to |
| mended for both men and women. Always | avoid sudden jumps in speed. |
| wear athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill | 19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. |
| 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 | ||
| 12), 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. |
| suppressor into a grounded circuit capable |
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