Precor OPT6820 Owner's Instructions Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTION
For safety instructions specific to your equipment, read all product documentation provided.
Owner Instructions
Follow all instructions in this document before installing and using the equipment and follow any
labels on the equipment.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this document. Do not use
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accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause
injuries.
Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid, level surface.
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Regular maintenance must be performed by qualified technicians.
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Make sure that trainers, facility personnel, and maintenance technicians understand how
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to use the equipment, know important safety guidelines, and can recognize potential prob-
lems such as a cracked weld.
Strength training requires significant focus by the facility and staff to maintain the quality
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of the fitness environment. If possible, the facility should provide direct supervision of the
fitness equipment at all times by people knowledgeable about the safe operation of the
equipment and trained to recognize potential problems.
If any facility personnel witness unsafe use of the equipment, they should address the user
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directly to demonstrate the proper techniques, and review with the user the User Instruc-
tions in this document. Precor recommends posting a copy of the User Instructions near
the equipment in a prominent location.
Make sure the equipment is stable and placed on a solid surface. The equipment is
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designed to be freestanding; however, it can be bolted to the floor for extra stability. Pre-
cor highly recommends that the equipment be bolted to the floor to reduce the risk of the
equipment toppling due to improper use. Since floor construction varies, please consult a
licensed contractor for proper fastening.
Locate the equipment at least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or furniture on either
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side of the equipment, and 40 inches (1 meter) away from objects behind the equipment.
Perform the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks outlined in the Maintenance
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Guide. Visit the product page on
Place an "out-of-order" sign on the equipment during maintenance of the equipment or
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the surrounding area, and ensure the facility personnel do not allow anyone to use the
equipment until it has been inspected and works properly. If a piece of equipment needs
service, keep it out of use until it is repaired.
Do not try to fix any jammed assemblies without assistance, this may cause injury. With
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the help of another person, carefully return the mechanism to its proper resting position.
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Do not place the equipment outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Maintain the equipment as described in the Maintenance Guide to keep it in good working
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condition. Inspect the equipment for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then cor-
rect, replace, or tighten prior to use.
If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques.
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Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself, except to follow the maintenance
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instructions in the Maintenance Guide.
Ensure all users see a physician for a thorough medical exam before they begin any fitness
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program, particularly if they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease;
have a family history of any of the preceding conditions; are over the age of 45; smoke; are
obese; have not exercised regularly in the past year; or are taking any medication.
Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the operation of this equipment, on or
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near it. Do not leave children unsupervised around the equipment.
Make sure all users wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for their workouts and avoid
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loose or dangling clothing.
Users should not wear shoes with heels or leather soles, and users should check the soles
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of their shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones. Users should tie long hair back.
User Instructions
WARNING Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough
medical exam.
When using exercise equipment, always take basic precautions, including the following:
Read, understand, and test the emergency stop procedures before use.
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If you do not understand how to operate a piece of equipment, ask someone from the facil-
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ity, such as a trainer, to demonstrate how to use it and explain any safety instructions.
Do not allow children on or near the equipment. Do not leave children unsupervised around
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the equipment.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not use accessory attachments that
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are not recommended by the manufacturer. Such attachments may cause injuries.
Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout and avoid loose or dangling
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clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles and check the soles of your shoes
to remove any dirt and embedded stones. Tie long hair back.
Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. Use reasonable judgment when working
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with weights. Avoid using excessive weight, which may cause injury.
Stop exercising immediately if you feel pain or abnormal systems; and consult a physician.
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Keep head, limbs, fingers, and hair clear of all moving parts while the equipment is in use.
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Keep hands clear of racking pegs.
Never drop or insert objects into any opening in the equipment.
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