ICON Pro-Form 85 CSX, User Manual

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
all users of the exercise bike are adequately
informed of all precautions.
2. Before beginning any exercise program, consult
your physician. This is especially important for
persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing
health problems.
3. The exercise bike is not intended for use by per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are given supervision or instruc-
tion about use of the exercise bike by someone
responsible for their safety.
4. Use the exercise bike only as described in this
manual.
5. The exercise bike is intended for home use only.
Do not use the exercise bike in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
6. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the exercise bike in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
7. Place the exercise bike on a level surface with at
least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around the exercise
bike. To protect the floor or carpet from damage,
place a mat under the exercise bike.
8. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each time
the exercise bike is used. Replace any worn parts
immediately.
9. Keep children under age 13 and pets away from
the exercise bike at all times.
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; do
not wear loose clothes that could become caught
on the exercise bike. Always wear athletic shoes
for foot protection.
11. The exercise bike should not be used by persons
weighing more than 2 54 lbs. (1 15 kg).
12. Be careful when mounting and dismounting the
exercise bike.
13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user’s movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The heart rate monitor is intended only as an
exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in
general.
14. Always keep your back straight while using the
exercise bike; do not arch your back.
15. The exercise bike does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the flywheel
stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in a con-
trolled way.
16. Over exercising may result in serious injury or
death. If you feel faint, if you become short of
breath, or if you experience pain while exercis-
ing, stop immediately and cool down.
WARNING :
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your bike before using your bike. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.