Important Precautions - Pro-Form HIIT TRAINER LITE 5.9 User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
and instructions in this manual and all warnings on the trainer before using the trainer. Sears
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the trainer are adequately
informed of all precautions.
2. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
3. The trainer is not intended for use by per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are given supervi-
sion or instruction about use of the trainer
by someone responsible for their safety.
4. Use the trainer only as described in this
manual.
5. The trainer is intended for home use only. Do
not use the trainer in a commercial, rental, or
institutional setting.
6. Keep the trainer indoors, away from moisture
and dust. Do not put the trainer in a garage
or covered patio, or near water.
7. Place the trainer on a level surface, with at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and
rear of the trainer and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each
side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the trainer.
8. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each
time the trainer is used. Replace any worn
parts immediately.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions
9. Keep children under age 16 and pets away
from the trainer at all times.
10. The trainer should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 lbs. (136 kg).
11. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the trainer. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
12. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
trainer.
13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
14. The trainer does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
15. Keep your back straight while using the
trainer; do not arch your back.
16. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, or if you experience pain while
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.
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