Reebok RBTL07809.0 manual Important Precautions, Local electronics store

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.		should be on the same circuit. Do not use an
1.	Before beginning any exercise program, con-
	sult your physician. This is especially impor-	extension cord.
	tant for persons over age 35 or persons with	12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
	pre-existing health problems.
2.	It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure	meets all of the specifications described on
		page 14. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
	that all users of this treadmill are adequately	your local REEBOK dealer or call the tele-
	informed of all warnings and precautions.	phone number on the front cover of this man-
3.	Use the treadmill only as described.	ual and order part number 146148, or see your
		local electronics store.
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 300 lbs. (136 kg) or less.	HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 16).
	Never allow more than one person on the	17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
	treadmill at a time.	ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
10.	Wear appropriate exercise clothes while	handrails or the crosswalk arms 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
	14), 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.
	carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance

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