Important Operating Instructions - LifeSpan APEX Owner's Manual

3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur immediately. Set your desired
speed on the computer console and release the adjustment key. The computer will obey the
command gradually.
 Use caution while participating in other activities while walking on your treadmill, such as
watching television, reading, etc. These distractions may cause you to lose balance or stray
from walking in the centre of the belt; which may result in serious injury.
 In order to prevent losing balance and suffering unexpected injury, never mount or dismount the
treadmill while the belt is moving. This unit starts with at a very low speed. Simply standing on
the belt during slow acceleration is proper after you have learned to operate this machine.
 Always hold on to handrail while making control changes.
 A safety key is provided with this machine. Remove the safety key will stop the walking belt
immediately; the treadmill will shut off automatically. Inserting the safety key will reset the
display.
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Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to function
properly with little finger pressure.

Replace any defective components immediately. The machine must be kept out of use until
repaired.
 Belt wear-in period: all treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt
riding over the rollers, especially new treadmills. This noise will diminish over time,
although may not completely go away. The belt will stretch over time, causing it to ride
smoother over the rollers.
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