Warning, Mportant, Recautions – NordicTrack None User Manual

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1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the treadmill are adequately

informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described in this

manual.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at

least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and

0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. Do not place the

treadmill on a surface that blocks any air

openings. To protect the floor or carpet from

damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-

ture and dust. Do not place the treadmill in a

garage or covered patio, or near water.

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol

products are used or where oxygen is being

administered.

6. Do not operate the treadmill until it is properly

and fully assembled (see ASSEMBLY on

page 7).

7. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the

treadmill.

8. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

away from the treadmill at all times.

9. The treadmill should not be used by persons

weighing more than 160 kg (350 lbs).

10. Never allow more than one person on the

treadmill at a time.

11. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes

that could become caught in the treadmill.

Athletic support clothes are recommended for

both men and women. Always wear athletic

shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,

wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

12. When connecting the power cord, follow the in-

structions on page 12. No other appliance

should be on the same circuit as the treadmill.

Do not use an extension cord.

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 BE-

FORE YOU BEGIN on page 6 if the treadmill is

not working properly.)

15. Read, understand, and test the emergency

stop procedure before using the treadmill (see

GETTING STARTED on page 17).

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 the user's move-

ment, 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.

19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it

is running.

20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by

placing objects under it.

21. Never insert or drop any object into any

opening.

22. Make sure to perform all maintenance proce-

dures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so

will void the warranty and may result in dam-

age to the treadmill.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

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MPORTANT

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RECAUTIONS

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