Safeguards - Star Trac Turbo Trainer Owner's Manual

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The following fitness safeguards and operating precautions are directed to purchasers and users of the Turbo Trainer. Club Managers
should ensure that members and fitness staff are trained to follow these same instructions. Failure to follow these safeguards may result
in injury or serious health risk.
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Ensure that the seat height adjustment knobs is properly secured and do not interfere with range of motion during exercise.
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Children under the age of 16 should not ride the bike. The bike mechanism and ergonomics are designed for adult use only.
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Do not insert any object, hands or feet into any openings, or expose hands, arms or feet to the drive mechanism or other
potentially moving part of the bike.
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The maximum weight for individuals riding the bike should not exceed 350 pounds (159 kilograms).
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Do not dismount the bike until both the pedals and the moving arms have stopped completely. Failure to comply may lead to loss
of control and serious injury.
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If at any time you feel dizzy or have difficulty breathing, gradually stop pedaling and carefully dismount the bike.
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Listen to your body, ride at a pace that feels right for you.
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Keep children and pets away from the bike whenever it's in use.
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Never turn the pedal crank arms by hand.
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Stay hydrated. Drink water throughout your ride as needed.
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Always keep some resistance on the flywheel.
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Stay in control by executing all movements at a slow pace before attempting to increase your speed. Do not attempt to ride the
bike in a standing position.
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Do Not exercise at high speeds and intensity without having initially established a baseline fitness level and obtaining a medical
clearance from your physician. Focus on form, posture and establishing a controllable pace before attempting any high intensity
short duration sprints.
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Do not use the bike without proper footwear. Never operate the bike with bare feet.
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Never place your feet in any position on the bike other that the pedals or the stationary foot platforms on the sides of the flywheel
cage. Do Not extend your legs out to the side, in the movement path of the pedals and movable arms, while the bike is in motion
to void injury.
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