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.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
2 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it. Do not place
the treadmill on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
4. When choosing a location for the treadmill,
make sure that the location and position per-
mit access to a plug.
5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
8. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 115 kg (250 lbs.).
9. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
11. When connecting the power cord (see HOW
TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8),
plug the power cord into an earthed circuit.
When replacing the fuse, an ASTA approved
BS1362 type should be fitted to the fuse car-
rier. A 13 amp fuse should be used. No other
appliance should be on the same circuit.
12. If you need an extension cord, use only a 14-
gauge cord of 1.5 m (5 ft.) or less in length.
13. Keep the power cord away from heated sur-
faces.
14. Never move the walking belt whilst 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 tread-
mill is not working properly.)
15. Never start the treadmill whilst you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails whilst using the treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, 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.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key and move
the on/off switch to the off position when the
treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 5 for the location of the on/off switch.)
19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 18.)
You must be able to safely lift 20 kg in order
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.
21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
22. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
regularly.
23. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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