IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precations and in- structions in this manual and all warnings on your incline trainer before using your incline trainer. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
1.Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over age 35 or persons with
2.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this incline trainer are ad- equately informed of all warnings and precautions.
3.Use the incline trainer only as described.
4.Keep the incline trainer indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the incline trainer in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
5.Place the incline trainer on a level surface, with at least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the incline trainer on any surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the incline trainer.
6.Do not operate the incline trainer where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.
7.Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the incline trainer at all times.
8.The incline trainer should be used only by persons weighing 350 lbs. (159 kg) or less.
9.Never allow more than one person on the incline trainer at a time.
10.Wear appropriate exercise clothes while using the incline trainer. Do not wear loose clothes that could become caught in the incline trainer. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women. Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the incline trainer with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
11.When connecting the power cord (see page 14), plug the power cord into a surge sup- pressor (not included) and plug the surge suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appli- ance should be on the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
12.Use only a
13.Failure to use a
14.Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- sor away from heated surfaces.
15.Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the incline trainer if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the incline trainer is not working prop- erly. (See TROUBLESHOOTING on page 28 if the incline trainer is not working properly.)
16.Read, understand, and test the emergency stop procedure before using the incline trainer (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 16).
17.Never start the incline trainer while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the incline trainer.
18.The incline trainer is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.
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