Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 20

Important Safety Instructions This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings: Read and understand the complete Manual. Keep the Manual for future reference. Read and understand all warnings on this machine. If at any time the Warning stickers become loose, unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus® Customer Service for replacement stickers. • Children must not be let on or near to this machine. Moving parts and other features of the machine can be dangerous to children. • Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age. • Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine's computer for reference purposes only. • Before each use, examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Do not use if found in this condition. Monitor the Seat, Pedals, and Crank Arms closely. Contact Nautilus® Customer Service for repair information. • Maximum user weight limit: 300 lbs. (136 kg). Do not use if you are over this weight. • This machine is for home use only. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. This machine contains moving parts. Do not put fingers or other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment. • Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface. • Make the Pedals stable before you step on them. Use caution when you step on and off the machine. • Disconnect all power before servicing this machine. • Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations. Keep the foot pedals clean and dry. • Keep at least 24" (0.6 m) on each side of the machine clear. This is the recommended safe distance for access and passage around and emergency dismounts from the machine. Keep third parties out of this space when machine is in use. • Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Operate the machine in the manner described in this manual. • Correctly adjust and safely engage all Positional Adjustment Devices. Make sure that the Adjustment Devices do not hit the user. • Exercise on this machine requires coordination and balance. Be sure to anticipate that changes in speed and resistance level can occur during workouts, and be attentive in order to avoid loss of balance and possible injury. 20