ProForm Activator V7 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 the vibration platform before using the vibration platform. Sears 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. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the vibration platform are adequately informed of all precautions. 10. It is recommended that you use the vibration platform no more than 15 minutes per day and no more than 3 times per week. 11. Be careful when stepping down from the vibration platform; your muscles will feel different after you exercise on the vibration platform. 3. The vibration platform is intended for home use only. Do not use the vibration platform in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting. 4. Keep the vibration platform indoors, away from moisture and dust. Place the vibration platform on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Do not place the vibration platform in a garage or covered patio, or near water. 5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the vibration platform at all times. 7. The vibration platform should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 lbs. (136 kg). 12. The following is a list of factors and conditions that may make exercising on the vibration platform inadvisable (this list is not exhaustive; it is intended only for reference). If one or more factors or conditions apply to you, consult your physician before using the vibration platform. • Knee or hip implant • Pacemaker • Recently placed screws, pins, bolts, or spirals • Acute hernia, discopathy, or spondylitis • Serious heart or vascular disease • Acute thrombosis • Tumor • Serious migraine • Epilepsy • Serious diabetes • Recent wound due to operation • Fresh inflammation • Pregnancy 8. Never allow more than one person on the vibration platform at a time. 13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising, stop immediately and cool down. 9. Keep your back straight while using the vibration platform; do not arch your back. When standing on the vibration platform, bend your knees slightly and balance your weight on the balls of your feet. 14. Make sure that the dumbbells are secure in the weight rests when they are not in use. 15. Always remove the dumbbells from the vibration platform before moving the vibration platform. 3