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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
• 550 series elliptical trainer is designed for aerobic exercise in commercial environment.
• Please check with your physician prior to begin any exercise program.
• Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercise may result in serious injury or death.
• Stop exercising immediately and consult a physician if you feel any abnormal symptoms such as faint,
dizziness, chest pain, nausea or shortness of breath.
Safety Precautions
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Make sure all users see a physician for a complete physical examination before they begin any fitness
program.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if
their physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely.
• Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid level surface.
• Set the equipment a few feet from walls or furniture, and away from sources of heat, such as radiators,
heat registers, and stoves. Avoid extreme temperature changes.
• Do not place outdoor or in an enclosed swimming pool environment.
• Keep hands and loose clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep equipment away from water and moisture. Avoid dropping or spilling anything on / inside the
equipment to prevent electric shock or damage to the equipment.
• Never leave the equipment unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug the equipment from its power
source when it is not in use for a long time.
• The optional power adapter is considered a power source for self-powered equipment. Always unplug
this equipment from the electrical outlet immediately after use or before cleaning.
• Keep the optional power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces.
• Do not insert any object into any opening, or underneath the equipment.
• Do not attempt to remove the cover or modify the equipment. Service should only be done by an
authorized service technician.
• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not wear shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats, or
spikes.
• Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.
• Do not use the equipment with bare feet.
• Stop operating the equipment until the defective components are repaired.
