IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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| 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. | 11. | When connecting the power cord (see page | |
1. | Before beginning any exercise program, con- | ||
| sult your physician. This is especially impor- |
| 11), plug the power cord into a surge suppres- |
| tant for persons over the age of 35 or persons |
| sor (not included) and plug the surge sup- |
| with |
| pressor into a grounded circuit capable of car- |
2. | It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure |
| rying 15 or more amps. No other appliance |
| should be on the same circuit. Do not use an | ||
| that all users of this treadmill are adequately | 12. | extension cord. |
3. | informed of all warnings and precautions. | Use only a | |
Use the treadmill only as described. |
| meets all of the specifications described on | |
4. | Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | 13. | page 11. |
| least 8 ft. (2 m) of clearance behind it and 2 ft. | Failure to use a properly functioning surge | |
| (0.5 m) on each side. Do not place the tread- |
| suppressor could result in damage to the con- |
| mill on any surface that blocks air openings. |
| trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- |
| To protect the floor or carpet from damage, |
| tem is damaged, the walking belt may change |
5. | place a mat under the treadmill. |
| speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, |
Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | 14. | which may result in a fall and serious injury. | |
| ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- | |
6. | garage or covered patio, or near water. | 15. | sor away from heated surfaces. |
Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | Never move the walking belt while the power | ||
| products are used or where oxygen is being |
| is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if |
| administered. |
| the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the |
7. | Keep children under the age of 12 and pets |
| treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU- |
| BLESHOOTING on page 20 if the treadmill is | ||
8. | away from the treadmill at all times. | 16. | not working properly.) |
The treadmill should be used only by persons | Read, understand, and test the emergency | ||
9. | weighing 275 lbs. (125 kg) or less. |
| stop procedure before using the treadmill (see |
Never allow more than one person on the | 17. | HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13). | |
10. | treadmill at a time. | Never start the treadmill while you are stand- | |
Wear appropriate exercise clothes when |
| ing on the walking belt. Always hold the | |
| using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes |
| handrails while using the treadmill. |
| that could become caught in the treadmill. | 18. | The treadmill is capable of high speeds. |
| Athletic support clothes are recommended | ||
| for both men and women. Always wear ath- |
| Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid |
| letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare | 19. | sudden jumps in speed. |
| feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals. | Never leave the treadmill unattended while it | |
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| is running. Always remove the key and unplug |
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| the power cord when the treadmill is not in |
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| use. |
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