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ELEVATE
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PRESS
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OWNER’S GUIDE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before starting this or any exercise program, consult your physician, who
can assist in planning a program that is age and ability specific. Certain
exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all
people. Ensure that the user is able to participate in an exercise program on
this equipment without injury.
• Do not overexert, or allow your clients to overexert using this equipment or while
performing any exercise program on this equipment. If any pain or tightness in
the chest occurs, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, faintness, nausea or
dizziness is experienced stop the exercise session immediately and ensure that a
physician is consulted before resuming any exercise program. (Clinicians and trainers
should follow these recommendations if these symptoms are observed.)
• This product is designed and intended for commercial use. Clinicians and trainers
should inform users of and monitor their adherence to all safety precautions. Use
only as instructed.
• Children should only use the ELEVATE Press when closely attended and supervised
by an adult. Do not leave children or patients unattended on Total Gym equipment.
• Parents and others in charge of children should responsibly monitor children at all
times. A child’s mental and physical development and above all their temperament
should be taken into account while using Total Gym equipment. They should be
controlled and instructed in the correct use of the equipment.
• The equipment is under no circumstances suitable as a children’s toy.
• Keep fingers, loose clothing and hair away from moving parts. Wear appropriate
exercise attire and tie long hair back.
• Inspect your Total Gym ELEVATE Press before each use to ensure proper operation.
Check all parts for wear before each use. Do not use your Total Gym ELEVATE Press
if it is not completely assembled or if it has been damaged in any manner. Contact
Total Gym Customer Service for replacement parts or repairs.
• Before transporting, raise rails to top level. Always lift from the rear base when
moving the unit.
• Follow instructions in this Owner’s Guide for using the unit. Improper use could result
in severe or fatal injury. Your Total Gym ELEVATE Press must be bolted to the floor
on a flat, solid surface with nonskid material underneath. Keep the area around it
free from obstructions. The Total Gym ELEVATE Press is rated at a maximum user
weight capacity of 400 lbs [181 kg].
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING TOTAL GYM ELEVATE PRESS.
1. Inspect your Total Gym ELEVATE Press unit before each use to ensure proper
operation. Do not use this equipment unless all moving parts are working properly.
Follow all maintenance and care instructions found in this Owner’s Guide and on
the equipment labels.
2. Close supervision is necessary when the Total Gym ELEVATE Press is used by or
near children, disabled or injured persons.
3. Care should be taken at all times when getting on and off your Total Gym ELEVATE
Press or any exercise equipment. Falling on or off the product could result in injury,
or possibly death. Follow the “Getting Started” instructions for using the unit found
in this Owner’s Guide.
4. Use your Total Gym ELEVATE Press only for its intended use.
5. Keep fingers, loose clothing and hair away from all moving parts.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
