Important Precautions - Healthrider H450I User Manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WAR NmNG:To reduce the .s. ofburns, f re, e ectde shoe., orinjury t opersons, read t he
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
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it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of 1his treadmill are adequately
informed of aH warnings and precautions.
Use the treadmill only as described.
Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
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.
11. Use only a single-outJet surge suppressor
that meets aH of the specifications described
on page 12. To purchase a surge suppressor_
see your IocaJ HealthRider dealer or call the
toll-free telephone number on the front cover
of this manual and order part number 146148,
or see your total electronics store.
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill 12. Failure to use a properJy functioning surge
on any surface that blocks air openings. To suppressor could resuJt in damage to the con-
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place troi system of the treadmill, if the control syso
a mat under the treadmill, tern 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.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being 14. Never move the waJking belt while the power
administered, is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU-
away from the treadmill at all times. BLESHOOTmNG on page 22 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
7. The treadmill shouH be used onny by persons
weighing 300 pounds or less. 15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cJothes
that couJd become caught in the treadmill.
AtHetic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. A/ways wea/'athletie
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14).
18. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking bent. Always hoJd the
handrails while using the treadmill
17. The treadmill is capabJe of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
shoes. Never use the treadmill w ithbare feet,
wearing only atockinqa,or in sandals.
18. When connecting the power cord (see page
12), plug the power cord into a surge sup-
pressor (not ineJuded) and pJug the surge
suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of
carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
sudden jumps in speed.
18. 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 puJse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general
should be on the same circuit. Do not use an .....
extension cord.