Important Safety Instructions - True Fitness CS550 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment.
TRUE STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an
exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, is
over the age of 45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year.
TRUE also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product. If at any time
while exercising the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath, he or she must stop
immediately.
This CS550 Full Commercial treadmill is intended for commercial use.
WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TREADMILL.
WARNING: Do not move the treadmill by lifting the console. Do not use the console as a handlebar during a
workout.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this TRUE product before cleaning or
attempting any maintenance activity.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the treadmill before cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire and electric shock or injury to persons, follow these instructions:
• Attach the safety clip to your clothing before each workout and while the treadmill is in use.
• Avoid exiting treadmill while leaving the tread belt in motion.
• Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.
• This equipment should never be left unattended when plugged in.
• To avoid injury stand on the straddle covers before starting the treadmill.
• Do not exceed maximum user weight as outlined in the product specification section of this manual.
• Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes.
Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles. Do not use this product in bare feet. Keep all loose
clothing, shoelaces and towels away from moving parts.
• Do not operate the treadmill while being covered with a blanket, plastic, or anything that insulates or stops
airflow.
• Close supervision is necessary if the treadmill is used by children or near children. Also applies to disabled
persons.
• Use this treadmill only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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Chapter 1: Safety Instructions
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