Important Precautions - NordicTrack C 2300 User Manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the .skofburns, f re, e ectric shock, or njury topersons, read t he
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that ail users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of a[[ warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described.
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Place the treadmill on a [eve[ surface, with at
[east eight feet of clearance behind it and two 13.
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place 14.
a mat under the treadmill.
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.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at a[[ times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 275 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
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10. When connecting the power cord (see page 9),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
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11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets a[[ of the specifications described on 20.
page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local NordicTrack dealer or ca[[ 1-888-
825=2588 and order part number 146148. 21.
Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
tro[ system of the treadmill, if the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed or stop unexpectedly, which may result
in a fail and serious injury.
Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
mill is not working properly.)
Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
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 genera[.
Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug the
power cord, and switch the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the resetloff circuit breaker.)
Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 25.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to
raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill
When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
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