1.
Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2.
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
3.
Use the treadmill only as described.
4.
Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and
2 ft. (0.5 m) on each side. Do not place the
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the treadmill.
5.
Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6.
Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7.
Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
8.
The treadmill should be used only by per-
sons weighing 250 lbs. (113 kg) or less.
9.
Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose
clothes that could become caught in the
treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women.
Always
wear athletic shoes; never use the treadmill
with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in
sandals.
11. When connecting the power cord (see page
13), plug the power cord into an earthed cir-
cuit. No other appliance should be on the
same circuit. When replacing the fuse, an
ASTA approved BS1362 type should be fitted
to the fuse carrier. A 13 amp fuse should be
used.
12. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-
conductor, 1mm
2
(14-gauge) cord that is no
longer than 5 ft. (1.5 m).
13. Keep the power cord away from heated sur-
faces.
14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU-
BLESHOOTING on page 21 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14).
16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
18. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including your movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The pulse sensor is intended only as an exer-
cise aid in determining heart rate trends in
general.
19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key and unplug
the power cord when the treadmill is not in
use.
20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 19.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-
structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as-
sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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