Important Precautions - Pro-Form 680 Crosstrainer User Manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARN ING: To reduce the risk ofburns, fire, e lectric shock, orinjury t opersons, read t he
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.
.
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 indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 300 pounds or less.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cJothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. A/ways wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill withbare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page
9), plug the power cord into a surge suppres-
sor (not included) and plug the surge sup-
pressor 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.
11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local Sears store or calJ 1-800-366-7278
and order part number 146148, or see your
local electronics store,
12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con=
trol system of the treadmill, if the control sys=
tern is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fall and serious injury.
13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
14. 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 TROU-
BLESHOOTING on page 19 if the treadmilJ is
not working properly.)
15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page !1).
16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in smalJ increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
18. 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.
19. Use the included dumbbells only as de-
scribed inthis manual. Properly store the
dumbbells in the dumbbell holders on the
console when you are not using them. If the
dumbbells are improperly stored, they may
fall off the console, causing the user to trip.