IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the fo owing important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure | 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge | |
that all users of this treadmill are adequately | suppressor could result in damage to the con- | |
informed of all warnings and precautions. | trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- | |
2. Use the treadmill only as described. | tem is damaged, the walking belt may change | |
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, | ||
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | which may result in a fall and serious injury. | |
least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and | 13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- | |
0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. Do not place the | ||
treadmill on a surface that blocks any air | sor away from heated surfaces. | |
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from | 14. Never move the walking belt while the power | |
damage, place a mat under the treadmill. | is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if | |
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the | |
treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU- | ||
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | BLESHOOTING on page 25 if the treadmill is | |
garage or covered patio, or near water. | not working properly.) | |
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | 15. Read, understand, and test the emergency | |
products are used or where oxygen is being | stop procedure before using the treadmill (see | |
administered. | OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT on page 10). | |
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets | 16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- | |
away from the treadmill at all times. | ||
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the | ||
7. The treadmill should be used only by persons | handrails while using the treadmill. | |
weighing 125 kg (275 lbs.) or less. | 17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. | |
8. Never allow more than one person on the | Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid | |
treadmill at a time. | sudden jumps in speed. | |
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while | 18. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. | |
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes | Various factors, including the userʼs move- | |
that could become caught in the treadmill. | ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate | |
Athletic support clothes are recommended for | readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as | |
both men and women. Always wear athletic | an exercise aid in determining heart rate | |
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet, | trends in general. | |
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. | 19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it | |
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10), | ||
is running. Always remove the key and unplug | ||
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor | the power cord when the treadmill is not in | |
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor | use. | |
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 | ||
or more amps. No other applianceshould be on | 20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the | |
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord. | treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See | |
11. Use only a | ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD | |
meets all of the specifications described on | AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 23.) | |
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, | You must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 lbs.) | |
please call the telephone number on the war- | to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. | |
ranty card accompanying this manual, or see |
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your local electronics store. |
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