Important Safety Instructions - Star Trac 8-CT Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using this product, it is essential to read the ENTIRE Owner's Manual and ALL installation
instructions. The Owner's Manual describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use
correctly and safely.
Read all warnings posted on the machine.
Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. STAR TRAC
strongly recommends you to encourage your members to discuss their health program or fitness
regimen with a health care professional, especially if you or they have not exercised for several years,
are over 35, or have known health conditions.
DANGER - to reduce the risk of electrical
shock:
1. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet
before cleaning or servicing.
2. This machine is not intended to be serviced by the
end user, refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
3. This product will be wired for either 120 VAC
nominal power input OR 230 VAC nominal input. It
is factory-equipped with a specific electric cord and
plug to permit connection to the proper electric
circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to a
dedicated power line having an outlet with the same
configuration as that of the plug.
4. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
product. NO adapter should be used with this
product. If the product must be reconnected for use
on a different type of electric circuit, the
reconnection should be made by qualified service
personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
5. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.
WARNING!
WARNING - to reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electrical shock, or injure to person:
1. This equipment is designed for use in a commercial
gymnasium or health club. To ensure the proper
use of the equipment in a safe manner, all users of
the equipment should read this manual before using
the machine. This machine should be made a part of
your club training program in order that the equip-
ment is used by your members in a safe manner as
intended. In addition to instructing the club
members in the proper use of the equipment, the
club member should obtain a complete physical
examination form their health care provider before
beginning any exercise program.
2. This machine is not intended to be used by children.
It is not intended to be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless given instruction
and under the personal supervision concerning
use of the machine by a person responsible for their
safety. Do not leave children unsupervised around
the machine.
3. Assemble and operate the machine on a solid level
surface. Position the machine with a minimum of 20
inches (0.5 meters) of clearance on each side to allow
for ease of mounting and dismounting. Allow for 48
inches (1.25 meters) of clearance behind the
machine. These dimensions are the recommended
minimum distances. The actual area for access and
passage is the responsibility of the facility and should
take into account this training envelope and any
other national or local codes or regulations.
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