Important Precautions - Pro-Form PFBE19611.1 User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your abdominal exerciser before using your abdomi-
nal exerciser. 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,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the abdominal exerciser only as
described in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the abdominal exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The abdominal exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use the abdominal
exerciser in any commercial, rental, or insti-
tutional setting.
5. Keep the abdominal exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Do not put the
abdominal exerciser in a garage or covered
patio, or near water.
6. Place the abdominal exerciser on a level sur-
face, with carpet or a non-slip mat beneath
it. Make sure that there is enough clearance
around the abdominal exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use the abdominal exerciser.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the abdominal exerciser at all times.
9. The abdominal exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the abdominal exerciser. Always
wear athletic shoes for foot protection while
exercising.
11. Use extreme caution while mounting and dis-
mounting the abdominal exerciser (see HOW
TO MOUNT AND DISMOUNT on page 10).
Always hold the handlebar while exercising;
do not hold the pivot frame or the console.
12. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
13. When using the optional weights on the
weight tubes (see page 4), always secure the
weights with the weight retainers.
14. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
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