Important Precautions - ProForm 780 Ekg Bike User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your bike. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use
of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the exercise cycle before using
the exercise cycle.
3. Use the exercise cycle only as described in
this manual.
4. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise cycle are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
5. The exercise cycle is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise cycle in
a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
6. Keep the exercise cycle indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the exercise cycle
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the exer-
cise cycle to mount, dismount, and use it.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regular-
ly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the exercise cycle at all times.
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise cycle. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. The exercise cycle should not be used by
persons weighing more than 113 kg (250
lbs.).
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
12. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise cycle; do not arch your back.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
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