Important Precautions - ICON PRO-FORM CS 11e HeartRateControl User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
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.
11. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys-
tom is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed or stop unexpectedly, which may result
in a fall and serious injury.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill indoore, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
S. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or oxygen is administered.
12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
13. 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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 If the tread-
mill is not working properly.)
14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking bell Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pete
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should notbe used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person on the treadmill st a time.
8. Wear appropriate exemise clothes when
using the treadmilL Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for beth men and women. Always weereth-
letic shoes. Never use the beadmill with bare
feet wearing only sfockings, or in sandals.
9. When coenecting the powar cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of canying 15
or more stops. No other appliance should be on
the same circull Do not use an extension cord.
10. Use only a single-outlst surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described o,
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806-
3651 and order part number 146148.
15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
merit, 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.
17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and move the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page S for
the location of the circuit breaker.)
10. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until If is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds [20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
19.When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
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