1. It is the responsibility of the owner to
ensure that all users of the CROSSTRAINER
are adequately informed of all warnings and
precautions.
2. Use the CROSSTRAINER only as described
in this manual.
3. Place the CROSSTRAINER on a level
surface, with eight feet of clearance behind
it. Do not place the CROSSTRAINER on a
surface that blocks any air openings. To pro-
tect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the CROSSTRAINER.
4. Keep the CROSSTRAINER indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Do not put the
CROSSTRAINER in a garage or covered
patio, or near water.
5. Do not operate the CROSSTRAINER where
aerosol products are used or where oxygen
is being administered.
6. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the CROSSTRAINER at all times.
7. The CROSSTRAINER should be used only by
persons weighing 250 pounds or less.
8. The CROSSTRAINER should never be used
by more than one person at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the CROSSTRAINER. Do not wear
loose clothing that could become caught in
the treadmill. Athletic support clothes are
recommended for both men and women.
10. Always wear athletic shoes when using the
CROSSTRAINER. Never use the CROSS-
TRAINER with bare feet, wearing only
stockings, or in sandals.
11. Inspect and tighten all parts of the CROSS-
TRAINER regularly.
12. When connecting the power cord (see page
8), plug the power cord into a surge
suppressor (not included) and plug the
surge suppressor into a grounded circuit ca-
pable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other
appliance should be on the same
circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
13. Use only a CUL-listed surge protector, rated
at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet
or less in length. Do not use an extension
cord.
14. Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
15. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the
CROSSTRAINER if the power cord or plug is
damaged, or if the CROSSTRAINER is not
working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN
on page 5 if the CROSSTRAINER is not
working properly.)
16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
17. The CROSSTRAINER is capable of high
speeds. Adjust the speed in small incre-
ments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.
18. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill
overheating, do not operate the treadmill
continuously for longer than one hour.
19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key when the
treadmill is not in use.
20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
CROSSTRAINER until it is properly assem-
bled.
21. You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the
CROSSTRAINER.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
following important precautions and information before operating the PROFORM
®
CROSSTRAINER.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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