Image Fitness 2-in-1 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 hybrid trainer before using your hybrid trainer. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the hybrid trainer are adequately informed of all precautions. 2. Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 3. Use the hybrid trainer only as described in this manual. 4. The hybrid trainer is intended for home use only. Do not use the hybrid trainer in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting. 5. Keep the hybrid trainer indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the hybrid trainer in a garage or covered patio or near water. 6. Place the hybrid trainer on a level surface, with at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and rear of the hybrid trainer and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the hybrid trainer. 10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; do not wear loose clothes that could become caught on the hybrid trainer. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising. 11. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms when mounting, dismounting, or using the hybrid trainer. 12. Make sure that the pedal knobs are fully tightened each time you use the hybrid trainer. 13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. 14. The hybrid trainer does not have a freewheel; the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in a controlled way. 15. Keep your back straight while using the hybrid trainer; do not arch your back. 7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the hybrid trainer at all times. 16. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint or if you experience pain while exercising, stop immediately and cool down. 9. The hybrid trainer should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 lbs. (113 kg). 3