ProForm 1/8/96 Treadmill English Manual - Page 4
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A. WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described in this manual. 11. 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 treadmill is not working properly.) Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 8 feet of clearance behind it. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill. 12. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails or upper body arms while using the treadmill. Do not place the treadmill near water, outdoors, or on a surface that blocks any air openings. 13. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps In speed. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered. ...... . 14. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill overheating, do not operate the treadmill continuously for longer than 1 hour. keep small children and peis away from the • 15. Thepulse sensor is not a medical device. treadmill at all times. Various factors, including the user's move- ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate The treadmill should not be used by persons readings. The pulse sensor is intended only weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow as an exercise aid in determining heart rate more than one person on the treadmill at a trends in general. time. 16. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it When connecting the power cord (see HOW is running. Always remove the key when the TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7), treadmill is not in use. plug the power cord into a surge protector (not included) and plug the surge protector 17. You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 12 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. Keep the power cord 18. When storing the treadmill, make sure that away from heated surfaces. the storage latch is fully closed. When connecting the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7), plug the power cord directly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 12 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. 10. If an extension cord is needed, use a 14gauge general-purpose cord of five feet or less in length with a three-wire conductor. 19. Never insert any object into any opening. 20. Always unplug the power cord before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures described in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative. Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS