Important Precautions - ProForm 515 s CrossWalk User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
To._.= _..sh of bums, tire, electric shook, ol; Injury to persons, read the
following important precautions and Information before operating the treadmilL
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this Ueedmil! are adequately
informed of aH warnings and prscaub_ns.
2. Use the treadmill only as described.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surfacethat blocks air openings. To
pmtsct the floor or carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from tools-
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 under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmiit at all Umes.
7. The treadmill should be used only by parsons
weighing 250 pounds or less.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
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 barn feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not Included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
11. Use only a slngla-outlat surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local Sears or call 1-800-366-7278 and
order part number 146148.
t2. Failm to use a propmly functioning surge
suppressor cOuld result in damage to the con-
trol system otthe treadmilL If the central sys-
tam is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed or atop unexpectedly, which may result
In a fall and serious Injury.
13. Keep the power cord andthe surge suppre_
sur away from heated surlraces_
14. Never move the walking bee 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
nat working properly.)
15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
Ing on the walking bell Always hold the
handrails or the upper body arms while you
are using the treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including your movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The 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, unplug
the power cord and move the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the trsadmill
Is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the circuit breaker.)
19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOWTO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 21.)
You must be able to safely ,It 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. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.