Bowflex TreadClimber TC20 Owner's Manual page 4

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• Theelectricalwiringforthe residence in whichthe machine will be usedmustobeythe applicablelocaland
provincialrequirements.
• Maximum userweightlimit: 300 Ibs.(136 kg).Donotuseif youareoverthis weight.
• Thismachine is for homeuseonly.
• Donotwearloose clothingorjewelry.Thismachine containsmovingparts.Donotput fingersor otherobjectsinto
movingpartsof theexercise equipment.
• Always wearrubbersoledathleticshoes whenyouusethis machine.Donotusethe machine with barefeetor only
wearingsocks.
• Setup andoperate this machine on a solid, level,horizontal s urface.
• Usecautionwhenyoustepon andoff the machine.Use the suppliedfoot supportplatforms for stability before
walkingon the moving belt.
• Thenormal d esignandoperation of this machine allowsfor thetreadles to move independently o f eachotherwhen
a person stepson,or exerts forceor pressure, on thetreadles.Beawarethat treadlemovement canoccurwhenthe
machine is unplugged orthe safetykeyremoved. Always take careto insurethat fingersdo notgetcaughtbetween
thetreadles,andto prevent i njuryneverallowchildrenor petsaround the machine.
• Donotoperate this machine outdoors or in moistor wet locations.
• Keep at least19.5" (1/2m)on eachsideofthe machine and 79" (2 m)behindthe machine clear.Thisisthe
recommended safedistancefor access and passage around and emergency dismounts fromthe machine. K eep
third partiesout ofthis spacewhenmachine is in use.
• Donotoverexertyourselfduringexercise. O perate the machine in the mannerdescribed in this manual.
• Perform all regularand periodicmaintenance p rocedures r ecommended in the Owner's M anual.
• Read,understand, andtestthe Emergency StopProcedure b eforeuse.
• Keep thewalkingbeltcleanand dry.
• Donot dropor put objectsinto anyopening of the machine.
• Thismachine is designed for walking.Donottry to run onthis machine.
• Keep yourhandsonthe supportHandlebars a ndstayas nearthefront of the machine asis comfortable in orderto
stayin balance on theTreadles.
• Keep yourfoot in thecenterof eachTreadle, do not letyourfeetcrossin front ofyourbodyasyouincrease the
speed.
• Usethis machine onlyfor its intendeduseasdescribed in this manual.Donot useattachments notrecommended
bythe manufacturer.