Schwinn 490 Elliptical Assembly and Owners Manual - Page 4

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 labels become loose, unreadable or dislodged, replace the labels. If purchased in US/Canada, contact Customer Service for replacement labels. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact your local distributor for them. To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and/or the machine and wait 5 minutes before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Place the power cord in a secure location. • 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. Individuals between 14 and 17 years of age must be supervised when using this machine. • 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. • Individual human power which is required to utilize this machine for exercise may be different than the mechanical power displayed. • Before each use, examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Do not use if found in this condition. Monitor the Handlebars, Pedals, and Crank Arms closely. If purchased in US/Canada, contact Customer Service for repair information. If purchased outside US/Canada, contact your local distributor for repair information. • Connect this machine to a correctly grounded outlet; consult a licensed electrician for assistance. • Do not let liquids touch the electronic controller. If it does, the controller must be inspected and tested for safety by an approved technician before it can be used again. • The electrical wiring for the residence in which the machine will be used must obey the applicable local and provincial requirements. • Maximum user weight limit: 150 kg (330 lb). 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, feet, or other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment. • Always wear rubber soled athletic shoes when you use this machine. Do not use the machine with bare feet or only wearing socks. • Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface. • Make the Foot Pedals stable before you step on them. Use caution when you step on and off the machine. • Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations. • Keep at least 0.6 m (24 in) along the side used to access the machine and to the rear 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. • Keep the Foot Pedals and Handlebars clean and dry. • Perform all regular and periodic maintenance procedures recommended in the Owner's Manual. • Exercise on this machine requires coordination and balance. Be sure to anticipate that changes in incline angle and resistance level can occur during workouts, and be attentive in order to avoid loss of balance and possible injury. • This machine is not equipped with a freewheel and therefore the moving parts cannot be stopped immediately. • Since this machine operates with a fixed gear, do not back, or reverse, pedal. Doing so may loosen the Legs and 4