Important Precautions - Freemotion SFTL15619.2 User Manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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instructions in this manual and all warnings on your incline trainer before using your incline trainer.
iCON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
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program, consult your physician. This is
especially important for persons over age 35
or persons with pre-existing health problems.
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it is the responsibility of the owner to
ensure that all users of this incline trainer
are adequately informed of all warnings and
precautions.
Use the incline trainer only as described.
Place the incline trainer 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 incline trainer on any surface that blocks
air openings. To protect the floor or carpet
from damage, place a mat under the incline
trainer.
Keep the incline trainer indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the incline
trainer in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
Do not operate the incline trainer where
aerosol products are used or where oxygen
is being administered.
Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the incline trainer at all times.
The incline trainer should be used only by
persons weighing 300 Ibs. (136 kg) or less.
Never allow more than one person on the
incline trainer at a time.
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Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included), and plug the surge suppres=
sot into an appropriate outlet (see page 13).
To avoid overloading the circuit, do not plug
other electrical devices, except for low-power
devices such as cell phone chargers, into
the surge suppressor or into an outlet on the
same circuit.
Use only a surge suppressor that meets all
of the specifications described on page 13.
To purchase a surge suppressor, see your
local FREEMOTION dealer, call the telephone
number on the front cover of this manual, 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 incline trainer, if the control
system is damaged, the walking belt may
slow, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which
may result in a fall and serious injury.
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 incline
trainer if the power cord or plug is damaged,
or if the incline trainer is not working prop-
erly. (See TROUBLESHOOTING on page 22 if
the incline trainer is not working properly.)
Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the incline
trainer (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
on page 15).
10. Wear appropriate
exercise clothes when
using the incline trainer. Do not wear loose
clothes that could become caught in the
incline trainer. Athletic support clothes are
recommended for both men and women.
Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the
incline trainer with bare feet, wearing only
stockings, or in sandals.
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Never start the incline trainer while you are
standing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the incline trainer.
The incline trainer is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
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