Pro-Form PFIVEL81802.0, User Manual

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING :
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially important
for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-
existing health problems.
2. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial, rental,
or institutional setting.
5. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Place the elliptical on a level sur-
face, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor
or carpet. Make sure that there is at least 3 ft.
(0.9 m) of clearance in the front and rear of the
elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
8.The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 lbs. (115 kg).
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
10. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the el-
liptical.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors 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.
12. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the flywheel
stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in a con-
trolled way.
13. Keep your back straight while using the el-
liptical; do not arch your back.
14. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.