Important Precautions - NordicTrack COMMERCIAL 1250 User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before
using your treadmill. iFIT assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sus-
tained by or through the use of this product.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Keep children under age 16 and pets away
from the treadmill at all times.
3. Consult your health care provider before
beginning any exercise program. This is
especially important for persons over age 35
or persons with pre-existing health problems.
4. Consult your health care provider before
beginning or continuing any exercise pro-
gram during pregnancy. Use the treadmill
only as authorized by your health care
provider.
5. The treadmill is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the treadmill by someone responsible
for their safety.
6. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
7. The treadmill is intended for home use only.
Do not use the treadmill in any commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
8. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
9. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
at least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it
and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place
the treadmill on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
10. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read
11. The treadmill should be used only by
persons weighing 300 lbs. (135 kg) or less.
12. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
13. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose
clothes that could become caught in the
treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women. Always
wear athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill
with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in
sandals.
14. When connecting the power cord (see
page 17), plug the power cord into an earthed
circuit. No other appliance should be on the
same circuit. When replacing the fuse in the
power cord adapter, insert an ASTA-approved
BS1362, 13-amp fuse into the fuse carrier.
15. If an extension cord is needed, use only a
3-conductor, 14-gauge (2 mm
no longer than 5 ft. (1.5 m).
16. Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
17. 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
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
on page 31 if the treadmill is not working
properly.)
18. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill
(see HOW TO TURN ON THE CONSOLE on
page 19). Always wear the clip while using
the treadmill.
19. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the treadmill. Always stand on the foot rails
when starting or stopping the walking belt.
Always hold the handrails while using the
treadmill.
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