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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons,
read the following important safety precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. Position the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 8 feet of clearance behind the tread-
mill. Do not place the treadmill near water, outdoors or on a surface that blocks any air
opening. Do not operate where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being admin-
istered.
2. When connecting the power cord (see OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
on page 7), plug the
power cord directly into s grounded circuit capable of carrying 12 or more amps. No other
appliances should be on the same circuit. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose
cord of five feet or less
in length with a three-wire conductor.
3. 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 treadmill is not working properly.)
4. The roller guards must be 1/8 inch from the rear roller. Turn the power off and adjust the
roller guards, if necessary.
5. Wear appropriate exercise attire when using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing that
could become caught in the treadmill. Always wear running shoes. Never use the treadmill
with bare feet, wearing only stockings or in sandals. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women.
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6. Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time. The treadmill should be used
only by persons weighing 250 pounds or less.
7. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrail when exercising on the treadmill.
8. Keep small children away from the treadmill at all times. Never leave the treadmill unattend-
ed while it is running. Always remove the safety key when the treadmill is not in use.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
10. To reduce the possibility of overheating, do not operate the treadmill continuously for
longer than I hour.
11. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed slowly to avoid sudden jumps in
speed.
12. Use the treadmill only as described in this manual.
13. Always unplug the power cord before performing
the maintenance and adjustment proce-
dures described in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by
an authorized service representative.
Servicing other than the procedures in this manual
should be performed by an authorized service representative only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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