Important Precautions - Image 10.6 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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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.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
eight feet of clearance behind it. 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 dusL 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 small children and pets away from the
treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 300 pounds or less. Do not allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a
time.
8. When connecting the power cord (see HOW TO
PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9), plug
the power cord into e surge protector (not
included) and plug the surge protector into a
grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or
more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit.
9. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at
15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less in length. Do not use an extension cord.
10. Keep the power cord end the surge protector
away from heated surfaces.
11. 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 tread-
mill is not working properly. (See BEFORE
YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the treadmill is not
working properly.)
12. Wear appropriate clothin_g when-_s!ng the
treadmill; do notweer loose clothing that could
become caught in the treadmill. Athletic sup
port clothes are recommended for both men
and women. Always wear athletic shoes; never
use the treadmill with bare fee_ wearing only
stockings or in sandals.
13. Never start the treadmill while you are standing
on the walking belt. Always hold the handrail
while exercising on the treadmill.
14. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust
the speed in small increments to avoid sudden
jumps in speed.
15. To reduce the possibility of tile treadmill over-
heating, do not operate the treadmill continu-
ously for longer than I hour.
16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, Including the user's movement
while exercising, may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The sensor is intended
only as an exercise aid in detarmining heart
rate trends in general.
17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while It is
running. Always remove the key and move the
on/off switch to the "off" position when the
treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 4 for the location of the on/off switch.)
18. Never insert any object into any opening.
19. Inspect and tighten aii parts of the treadmill
every three months.
20. Always unplug the power cord before perform-
Ing the maintanance and adjustment proce-
dures described In this manual. Servicing other
than the procedures In this manual should be
performed by an authorized service representa-
tive only.
21. This treadmill is intended for In-home use only.
Do not use this treadmill in any commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
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