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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read
all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before
using your treadmill. Freemotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning this or any exercise
program, consult your physician. This is
especially important for persons over age 35
or persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
3. The treadmill is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the treadmill by someone responsible for
their safety.
4. Use the treadmill only as described.
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. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
at least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it
and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. 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.
7. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. Keep children under age 13 and pets away
from the treadmill at all times.
9. The treadmill should be used only by per-
sons weighing 400 lbs. (182 kg) or less.
10. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
11. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose
clothes that could become caught in the
treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women.
Always
wear athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill
with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in
sandals.
12. When connecting the power cord, follow the
instructions on page 14. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit as the treadmill.
Do not use an extension cord.
13. Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
14. 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
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 30 if the tread-
mill is not working properly.)
15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 16).
Always wear the clip while using the treadmill.
16. Always stand on the foot rails when starting
or stopping the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
17. When a person is walking on the treadmill,
the noise level of the treadmill will increase.
18. Keep fingers, hair, and clothing away from
the moving walking belt.
19. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while
it is running. Always remove the key, press
the power switch into the off position (see
the drawing on page 6 for the location of the
power switch), and unplug the power cord
when the treadmill is not in use.
