ProForm Space Saver 700 Instruction 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 before using your elliptical. 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, con- sult your physician. This is especially important 9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; for persons over age 35 or persons with pre- do not wear loose clothes that could become existing health problems. caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising. 2. Use the elliptical only as described in this manual. 10. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms when mounting, dismounting, or using the el- 3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure liptical. that all users of the elliptical are adequately informed of all precautions. 11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart 4. The elliptical is intended for home use only. rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended Do not use the elliptical in a commercial, rental, only as an exercise aid in determining heart or institutional setting. rate trends in general. 5. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois- 12. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the ture and dust. Place the elliptical on a level sur- pedals will continue to move until the flywheel face, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in a con- or carpet. Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. trolled way. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. 13. Keep your back straight while using the el- liptical; do not arch your back. 6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu- larly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 14. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint or if you experience 7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away pain while exercising, stop immediately and from the elliptical at all times. cool down. 8.The elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 lbs. (115 kg). 3