Important Precautions - Healthrider S300i HRTL09991 User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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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 11. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
that all users of this treadmill are adequately away from heated surfaces.
informed of all warnings and precautions.
12. Never move the walking belt while the power
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
manual, the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place mill is not working properly.)
the treadmill on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from 13. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
damage, place a mat under the treadmill, ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
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
ad ministered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
handrails while using th e treadmill.
14. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
15. Do not use the hand weights at speeds higher
than a walk. Using hand weights and not hold-
ing the handrails may compromise your ability
to maintain your balance. Exercises using
hand weights should be attempted only by ex-
perienced users.
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow 16. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
more than one person on the treadmill at a
time.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and women. Always wear ath-
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord and move the on/off 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.)
17. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals. THE TREADMILL on page 21.) You must be
9. When connecting the power cord (see page
7), plug the power cord into a 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.
10. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at
15 am ps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
18. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
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19. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
every three months.
20. Never drop or insert any object into any
less in length. Do not use an extension cord. opening.
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