Important Precautions - ProForm 725 TL 831.297763 User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
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 8
feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Keep children and pets away from the tread-
mill at all times.
7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 250 pounds or less.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see HOW
TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9),
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.
11. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at
15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less in length. Do not use an extension cord.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
12. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
away from heated surfaces.
13. 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 BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
16. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill over-
heating, do not operate the treadmill continu-
ously for longer than one hour.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key and move
the on/off switch to the "off" position when
the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 5 for the location of the on/off switch.)
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 19.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise,
lower, or move the treadmill.
20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
21. During the last ten seconds of a preset pro-
gram, the treadmill will automatically adjust to
the lowest incline level. Keep your feet and ob-
jects from beneath the treadmill.
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