Star Trac 4500 Owner's Manual page 11

These safety notes are directed to you as the owner of the !iTAR TRAC
MILL. Please train all your members and fitness staff to follow these safety instructions.
DO
Do encourage your members to discuss their
health program or fitness regimen with a health
care professional, especially if they have not
exercised for several years, are over 35, or are
overweight.
Do read all instructions in this manual before
using your treadmill.
Do use your treadmill only for its intended use,
as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
Do stop operating your treadmill if you feel
dizzy or faint.
Do exercise slowly until you reach a level of
comfort and security.
Do warm up and cool down before and after
each workout.
Do set your goals (see Getting Started in
Chapter 4).
Do complement your walking, jogging, and
running with a nutritious diet.
Do try charting your progress using the feedback
from your treadmill.
Do try using the incline feature to bum more
calories and strengthen your lower-body
muscles.
DONDT
Do not let unsupervised children operate your
treadmill. Supervise invalids or disabled persons
who use your treadmill.
Do not leave your treadmill unattended when it
is plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when it
is not in use, and before you remove or replace
any parts or accessories.
Do not use your treadmill without athletic shoes.
Do not jump on or off your treadmill if the belt
movmg.
IS
Do not use or store your treadmill outdoors or
in an enclosed pool environment.
Do not ever drop or insert any object, hands, or
feet into any opening, or underneath this
equipment.
Do not place water bottles or cups on your
treadmill unless you are using an accessory
attachment designed for the treadmill. Do not
use your treadmill where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
Do not run the equipment with the motor shroud
removed, or modify the equipment in any way.
Do not overtighten the running belt.
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