Power Plate PRO5 AIRDAPTIVE, User Manual

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• Never insert objects into any opening on the machine. If an object falls into the machine, shut the machine off
and remove the power plug before attempting to retrieve the object. If the object cannot be reached, contact
an authorized Power Plate
®
service professional.
USE OF THE POWER PLATE
®
MACHINE
1. GENERAL HEALTH WARNINGS FOR USE
• Always follow the directions on the machine’s console for proper operation.
• Close supervision is required when the machine is used by, or near, children or disabled persons.
• Always use care when getting on and off the machine. Use the handles on the machine, as needed, to
maintain stability when getting on and off the machine.
• Never reach into or under the machine, or tip the machine on its side, while it is in operation.
• Use the machine only for the purposes described in this User Manual and only with attachments or
accessories that come with the machine or which Power Plate has specifically approved for use with the
machine, or personal injury could result.
2. SPECIFIC HEALTH WARNINGS FOR USE
(a) PROPER CLOTHING AND PADDING
• During exercises in which the user stands on the vibration platform, the user should wear rubber-soled
shoes or, if the user chooses to exercise in socks or bare feet, the user should use the contoured mat that is
provided with the machine.
• During exercises in which any part of the user’s body is in contact with the vibration platform, Power
Plate recommends the use of the contoured mat.
(b) PROPER POSITION AND BALANCE
• In order to avoid possible injury from the machine’s vibrations, Power Plate
®
recommends that the user not
lean back on his/her heels or “lock” his/her joints or straighten his/her legs when standing upright on the
machine.
• It is important at all times to maintain balance while on the machine.
• Proper position and balance are especially important if the user employs weights during any exercise on the
machine. Power Plate strongly recommends that users not employ weights while using the machine, unless
they are being coached by an exercise professional or unless the user has extensive experience with weight
training or with the Power Plate
®
machine.