Important Precautions - Sears ProForm 730CS User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARN ING:
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 pation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
that all users of this treadmill are adequately must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
informed of all warnings and precautions. 15 amps. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-366-
2. Use the treadmill only as described. 7278 and order part number 14657.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
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12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not sor away from heated surfaces.
place the treadmill on any surface that blocks
air openings. To protect the floor or carpet 13. Never move the walking belt while the power
from damage, place a mat under the treadmill, is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- treadmill is not working properly. (See
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
garage or covered patio, or near water, mill is not working properly.)
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
14. Never start the treadmill wh lie you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
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Keep children under the age of 12 and pets 15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
away from the treadmill at all times. Adjust the speed in sma II increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
16. 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.
ing that could become caught in the treadmill. 17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet.
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 8),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit. Do not use an extension
cord.
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord and move the on/oft switch to
the off position when the treadmill is not in
use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca-
tion of the on/off switch.)
18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 19.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that 19. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge placing objects under the treadmill.
suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor
must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissi- sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
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