Important Precautions - ProForm 900 Treadmill User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and
0.5 m (2 ft.) 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.
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
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 oxygen is administered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 135 kg (300 lbs.).
8. Never allow more than one person on the tread-
mill 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 ath-
letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page
9), plug the power cord into an earthed circuit.
No other appliance should be on the same cir-
cuit. When replacing the fuse, an ASTA ap-
proved BS1362 type should be fitted to the
fuse carrier. A 13 amp fuse should be used.
11. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-
conductor, 1mm 2
longer than 1.5 m (5 ft.).
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
(14-gauge) cord that is no
12. Keep the power cord away from heated sur-
faces.
13. Never move the walking belt whilst 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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
mill is not working properly.)
14. Never start the treadmill whilst you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails whilst using the treadmill.
15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
16. The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensors are intended
only as exercise aids in determining heart
rate trends in general.
17. Never leave the treadmill unattended whilst it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and move the on/off switch to
the off position when the treadmill is not in
use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca-
tion of the switch.)
18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.)
You must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 lbs.)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an
electronic "chirping" sound will alert you
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
is about to change. Always listen for the
"chirp" and be prepared for speed and/or in-
cline changes. In some instances, the speed
and/or incline may change before the per-
sonal trainer describes the change.
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