Important Precautions - ProForm SPORT 1000 User Manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the . sk o fburns, f re, e ect.c s hock, or ojury topersons, read the
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 11.
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
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Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
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 result in a fall and serious injury.
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Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at 12.
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To 13.
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.
Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or oxygen is administered.
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Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadrnill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
TROUBLESHOOTING if the treadmill is not
working properly.)
Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12).
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Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a time.
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. A/ways wear ath-
letic shoes. Never use the treadmill withbare
feet, wearing only stockings,or in sandals.
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Never start the treadrnill 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 small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
rnent, 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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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 arnps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and move the resetloff circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadrnill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the circuit breaker.)
10. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor
that meets all of the specifications described
on page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor,
see your local PROFORM dealer or call the
toll-free telephone number on the front cover
of this manual and order part number 146148,
or see your local electronics store.
19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE
THE TREADMILL.) You must be able to safely
lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move
the treadmill.
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