Important Precautions - Pro-Form 850 User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use
of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
3. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
4. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Place the elliptical on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Make sure that there is at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front
and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on
each side.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
7. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 lbs. (113 kg).
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on the elliptical.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensors or the han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical.
10. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs 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.
12. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
13. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
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