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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARN ING: To reduce the .okofburns, f re, eJect.e shock, or,njury topereons,
read t he
following
important
precautions
and information before operating
the treadmi&
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.
3. Place the treadmill
on a leveJ 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 bJocks air openings.
To
protect the floor or Carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmi&
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. De not operate the treadmill
where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
&
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.
or see your loeaJ 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-
tem is damaged, the walking
beJt may change
speed, accelerate,
or stop une×pectedJy,
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 pJug is damaged, or if the
treadmill
is not working
properly.
(See TROU-
BLESHOOTmNG on page 22 if the treadmill
is
not working
property.)
15. Read, understand,
and test the emergency
stop procedure
before using the treadmill
(see
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
on page 10).
l& Never start the treadmilJ whiJe you are stand-
ing on the walking
beJt. Always
hoJd the
handrails
while using the treadmill
9=
Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill
at a time.
Wear appropriate
exercise clothes
when
using the treadmill
Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
AtHetic
support
clothes
are recommended
for
both men and women. A/ways
wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill w ith bare feet,
wearing only stockings,of in sandals.
17. The treadmill
is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments
to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
18. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors,
including the user's move-
meat, may affect the accuracy
of heart rate
readings.
The puJse sensor is intended
only
as an exercise
aid in determining
heart rate
trends in general
10. When connecting
the power cord (see page
10), plug the power cord into a surge sup-
pressor (not included) and pJug the surge
suppressor
into a grounded
circuit
capabJe of
carrying
!5 or more stops. No other appliance
should
be on the same circuit.
Do not use an
extension
cord.
11. Use only a singJe-outiet
surge suppressor
that meets aH of the specifications
described
on page 10. To purchase
a surge suppressor,
see your local PROFORM dealer or call the
toll-free telephone
number on the front cover
of this manual and order part number 146148,
19. Never leave the treadmill
unattended while it
is running.
Always
remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and switch the reset/off
ciP
cuit 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.)
20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill
until it is properly
assembled.
(See
ASSEMBLY
on page & and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
on page 20.)
You must be able to safely Hft 45 pounds
(20
kg) to raise, tower, or move the treadmill.
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