HealthRider H90e Elliptical English Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the elliptical exerciser are adequately informed of all precautions. 9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensors or the upper body arms when mounting, dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser. 3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting. 4. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical exerciser on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that there is enough clearance around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dismount, and use it. 5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the elliptical exerciser at all times. 10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. 11. Keep your back straight while using the elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back. 12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising, stop immediately and cool down. 13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop. 14. Use the elliptical exercise only as described in this manual. 7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used by persons weighing more than 325 lbs. (147 kg). 3