Image 16.0Q PROFESSIONAL User Manual page 3

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
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-
tem 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 indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadm ill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
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-
Do not operate the treadmill where aerosor ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
products are used or oxygen is administered, handrails while using the treadmill.
6. 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 small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow 16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
more than one person on the treadmill at a time. Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
that could become caught in the treadmill, trends in general.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and women. Always wear ath- 17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
,
When connecting the power 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 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, unp lug
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 5 for
the location of the circuit breaker.)
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 21.)
10. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
meets all of the specifications described on kg) to raise, lower, or move the tread mill.
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local IMAGE dealer or call 1-800-806-3651 19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
and order part number 146148. sure that the storage latch is fully closed.