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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 | 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge |
that all users of this treadmill are adequately | suppressor could result in damage to the con- |
informed of all warnings and precautions. | trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- |
2. Use the treadmill only as described. | tem is damaged, the walking belt may change |
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, | |
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at | which may result in a fall and serious injury. |
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two | 13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- |
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill | sor away from heated surfaces. |
on any surface that blocks air openings. To | 14. Never move the walking belt while the power |
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place | |
a mat under the treadmill. | is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if |
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- | the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the |
treadmill is not working properly. (See MAIN- | |
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a | TENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING on page |
garage or covered patio, or near water. | 13 if the treadmill is not working properly.) |
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol | 15. Read, understand, and test the emergency |
products are used or where oxygen is being | stop procedure before using the treadmill (see |
administered. | |
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets | page 10). |
away from the treadmill at all times. | 16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- |
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons | ing on the walking belt. Always hold the |
handrails while using the treadmill. | |
weighing more than 250 pounds. | 17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. |
8. Never allow more than one person on the | Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid |
treadmill at a time. | sudden jumps in speed. |
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when | 18. Never leave the treadmill unattendedwhile it is |
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes | running. Always remove the key and unplug |
that could become caught in the treadmill. | the power cord when the treadmill is not in use. |
Athletic support clothes are recommended for | 19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the |
both men and women. Always wearathletic | |
shoes;neveruse the treadmillwith bare feet, | treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See |
wearing only stockings,orin sandals. | ASSEMBLY on page 6 and HOW TO FOLD |
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 9), | AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 12.) |
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 | |
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor | kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. |
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor | 20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make |
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 | |
or more amps. No other applianceshould be on | sure that the storage latch is fully closed. |
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord. | 21. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by |
11. Use only a | placing objects under the treadmill. |
meets all of the specifications described on |
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page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, |
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please see your local electronics store. |
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