Important Precautions - NordicTrack A2350 User Manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the . sk o fse.ous niury, read a, mportant precautions
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structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as-
sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
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Before beginning any exercise program, con-
suit your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or persons
with pre-existing health problems.
it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
Use the treadmill only as described.
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 open-
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the treadmill.
Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmiB in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
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carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit. Do not use an
extension cord.
Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 12. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or call the tele-
phone number on the front cover of this man-
ual and order part number 146148, or see your
local electronics store.
Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system of the treadmill, if the control sys=
tern is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may resuff in a fall and serious injury.
Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
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Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
15. 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 TROU-
BLESHOOTING on page 25 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
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The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 300 Ibs. (136 kg) or less.
Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
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Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill. 18.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and women. Always wearath-
/etic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals. 19.
When connecting the power cord (see page
12), plug the power cord into a surge sup-
pressor (not included) and plug the surge
suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of
Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14).
Never start the treadmill while you are stand=
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in smaB increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
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
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