IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.
2.Use the treadmill only as described in this manual.
3.Place the treadmill on a level surface, with eight feet of clearance behind it.
4. Do not place the treadmill on a surf | ace that |
blocks any air openings. To protect the floor |
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or carpet from damage, place a mat under the |
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treadmill. |
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5.Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
6.Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.
7.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times.
8.The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
9.Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time.
10.Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women. | Always | |
wear | athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill |
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with | bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in |
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sandals.
11.When connecting the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8), plug the power cord into a surge protector (not included) and plug the surge protector into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit.
12.Use only a
13.Keep the power cord and the surge protector away from heated surfaces.
14.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 on page 5 if the tread- mill is not working properly.)
15.Never start the treadmill while you are stand- ing on the walking belt.
16.Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill.
17.The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.
18.Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Alw ays remove the key when the treadmill is not in use.
19.Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE
THE TREADMILL on page 12.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20.When storing the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
21.Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months.
22.Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
23.Do not attempt to modify the incline of the treadmill by placing objects under the front or rear of the treadmill.
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