IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read
the followlng Important safety precautions and Informatlon before operatlng the treadmlll.
1. Position the treadmill on a level surface, wlth at least 8 feat of clearance behlnd the tread-
mill. Do not place the treadmill near water, outdoors or on any surface that blocks an air
openlng. Do not operate where aerosol products are used or where oxygen Is being admln-
Istered.
.When connecting the power cord (see OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT in thls manual),
plug the power cord directly Into a grounded clrcuit capable of carrying 12 or more amps.
No other appllance should be on the same clrcult. Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cord of five
feet or less In length with a three-wlre conductor.
3. 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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN in this manual if the treadmlll Is not working properly.)
4. The roller guards must be 1/8 inch from the rear roller. Turn the power off and adjust the
roller guards, if necessary.
5. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when uslng the treadmill; do not wear loose clothing
that could become caught inthe treadmill. Always wear athletic shoes; never use the tread-
mill with bare feet, wearing only stockings or in sandals. Athletic support clothes are rec-
ommended for both men and women.
6. The pulse earclip is not amedical devlce. Various factors, Including the user's movement
while exercising, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The earcllp Is Intended
only as an exerclse aid in determining heart rate trends In general.
7. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrail when exercising on the treadmill.
8. Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a tlme. The treadmill should not be
used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
9. Keep small children away from the treadmlll at all times. Never leave the treadmill
unattended while it is running. Always turn the power off when the treadmill Is not In use.
10. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
11. To reduce the possibility of overheating, do not operate the treadmill continuously for
longer than 1 hour.

12. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed slowly to avoid sudden jumps in

speed.

13. Use the treadmill only as described in this manual.
14. Always unplug the power cord before performing the maintenance and adjustment
procedures described in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to
do so by an authorized service representative. Servicing other than the procedures in this
manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only.
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