Important Precautions - ProForm T10.0 PFTL05051 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 8
feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the
treadmill on a surface that blocks any air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, 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 where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Keep children and pets away from the tread-
mill at all times.
7. The treadmill should be used only by per-
sons weighing 250 pounds or less.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. When connecting the power cord (see HOW
TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9),
plug the power cord into a surge protector
(not included) and plug the surge protector
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit.
10. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at
15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less in length. Do not use an extension cord.
11. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
away from heated surfaces.
12. Never move the walking belt while 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 BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill
is not working properly.)
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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
13. Wear appropriate exercise attire when using
the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing 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.
14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
16. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill
overheating, do not operate the treadmill
continuously for longer than 1 hour.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, 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.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running.
19. Always remove the key and move the on/off
switch to the "off" position when the tread-
mill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5
for the location of the on/off switch.)
20. Never insert any object into any opening.
21. Inspect and tighten all parts on the treadmill
every three months.
22. Always unplug the power cord before per-
forming the maintenance and adjustment
procedures described in this manual.
Servicing other than the procedures in this
manual should be performed by an autho-
rized service representative only.
23. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in any com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.