Safety Precautions - Total Gym LEVATE Core ADJ Owner's Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before starting this or any exercise program, consult your physician, who
can assist in planning a program that is age and ability specific. Certain
exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all
people. Ensure that your clients are able to participate in an exercise
program on this equipment without injury.
• Do not overexert, or allow your clients to overexert using this equipment or
performing any exercise program on this equipment. If any pain or tightness in
the chest occurs, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, faintness, nausea or
dizziness is experienced by you or your client stop the exercise session immediately
and ensure that a physician is consulted before resuming any exercise program.
(Clinicians and trainers should follow these recommendations if these symptoms are
observed in clients.)
• This product is designed and intended for commercial use. Clinicians and trainers
should inform clients of and monitor their adherence to all safety precautions. Use
only as instructed.
• Children should only use the ELEVATE Core ADJ when closely attended and
supervised by an adult. Do not leave children or clinical patients unattended on Total
Gym equipment.
• Parents and others in charge of children should responsibly monitor children whose
natural play instinct and fondness of experimenting can lead to situations and
behavior for which the training equipment is not intended.
• If children are allowed to use the equipment, their mental and physical development
and above all their temperament should be taken into account. They should be
controlled and instructed in the correct use of the equipment.
• The equipment is under no circumstances suitable as a children's toy.
• Keep fingers, loose clothing and hair away from moving parts. Wear appropriate
exercise attire and tie long hair back.
• Inspect your Total Gym ELEVATE Core ADJ before each use to ensure proper
operation. Check all parts for wear before each use. Do not use your Total Gym
ELEVATE Core ADJ if it is not completely assembled or if it has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Total Gym Customer Service for replacement parts or repairs.
• Before transporting, raise rails to top level. Always lift from the rear base when
moving the unit.
• Follow instructions in this Owner's Guide for using the unit. Improper use could result
in severe or fatal injury. Your Total Gym ELEVATE Core ADJ must be bolted to the
floor on a flat, solid surface with nonskid material underneath. Keep the area around
it free from obstructions. The Total Gym ELEVATE Core ADJ is rated at a maximum
user weight capacity of 400 lbs [181 kg].
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING TOTAL GYM ELEVATE CORE ADJ.
1. Inspect your Total Gym ELEVATE Core ADJ unit before each use to ensure proper
operation. Do not use this equipment unless all moving parts are working properly.
Follow all maintenance and care instructions found in this Owner's Guide and on
the equipment labels.
2. Close supervision is necessary when the Total Gym ELEVATE Core ADJ is used by
or near children, disabled or injured persons.
3. Care should be taken at all times when getting on and off your Total Gym ELEVATE
Core ADJ or any exercise equipment. Falling on or off the product could result in
injury, or possibly death. Follow the "Getting Started" instructions for using the unit
found in this Owner's Guide.
4. Use your Total Gym ELEVATE Core ADJ only for its intended use.
5. Keep fingers, loose clothing and hair away from all moving parts.
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