UTILIZATION
♦ Always stretch your muscles before commencing the exercise
program. Warm up slowly by walking at a slow speed. Increase
workout intensity gradually until you reach your desired workout
pace. Decrease workout intensity gradually to an easy walk.
Allow your heart rate to decrease to a normal situation.
♦ When starting the treadmill, always stand with both feet on the
step on the side rails.
♦ When finishing, allow the running belt to slow down and come to
a complete stop before stepping off.
♦ Wear comfortable nonrestrictive clothing when using the
treadmill. Never wear anything loose, such as baggy sweat
pants, necklaces, loose socks or jewelry. Never drape towels on
or around the treadmill during use.
♦ Always use the handrail when stepping on or off the treadmill
and when changing incline or speed.
♦ This treadmill is equipped with a safety key – Always clip the
cord attached to the safety key to a part of your clothing so the
safety key will properly detach from the computer console,
therefore stopping the treadmill.
♦ Wear running or walking shoes with high traction soles. To avoid
injury and unnecessary wear on your treadmill, be sure your
shoes are free of any debris such as gravel or small rocks.
WARNING
If you feel dizzy, nausea, chest pain or other abnormal symptoms,
STOP
immediately. Consult a physician before continuing use.
Before completing an exercise
session always
1. Allow time to slow your pace, cool down, reduce your hear rate
to a normal level before completing your workout.
2. Grasp the handlebars and press the speed “
>
” button. Slow
your pace to an easy walk.
3. Ensure the running belt has come to a complete stop before
exiting the treadmill.
WARNING
Turn off and unplug the treadmill before proceeding with any
maintenance or visual inspections. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
NOTE: Failure to perform this required periodic and
preventative maintenance can void your warranty.
At the end of every exercise session
always
1. Remove the safety key from the console.
2. Use the master power switch to turn the treadmill off. The master
power switch is located on the right-hand side of the frame, next
to the electrical cord.
3. Always position and store the electrical cord where it is clear of
all pathways.
4. Unplug the electrical cord from the outlet. This is especially
important if you are not going to use your treadmill for extended
time period.
5. Wipe all treadmill surfaces with a dry cloth or towel especially
perspiration on the handlebars, control panel, running belt or any
other treadmill components.
Read the following carefully before using your treadmill
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