SAFEGUARDS
Other Important Safeguards and Warnings
•The equipment is not designed for, and is not safe for, use by people weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
•Follow all instructions in the Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual. Use the machine only as outlined in the manual’s operating instructions.
•The owner must ensure that all users of this equipment are adequately informed of all warnings, precautions, and instructions.
•Keep the area within 39 inches (100 centimeters) of the equipment on all sides clear of all obstructions, children, bystanders, and pets.
•Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance from the equipment, especially from the moving pedals.
•Use the equipment only on a solid, level surface. Cover the floor or carpeting beneath the equipment for protection.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from moving parts of the equipment.
•Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection. Do not wear loose clothing that could become entangled in the drive mechanism.
•Do not allow anyone other than the user to touch the machine while it is in operation.
•Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the machine.
•Do not operate in damp or wet conditions.
•Before each use, inspect the equipment for loose, broken, or worn parts. If any are present, do not use the equipment.
•The safety of the equipment can only be ensured if it is regularly examined and maintained. (See the maintenance section of the Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual.)
•Service the equipment only in accordance with the maintenance section in the Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual. Always disconnect the power supply before servicing the machine.
•This elliptical is for home use only. Do not use in a commercial, institutional, or rental setting.
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