NordicTrack Incline Trainer 9800 - Manual (Page 4)

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1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the INCLINE TRAINER are ad-
equately informed of all warnings and precau-
tions.
2. Use the INCLINE TRAINER only as described
in this manual.
3. Place the INCLINE TRAINER on a level sur-
face, with at least eight feet of clearance be-
hind it. Do not place the INCLINE TRAINER on
any surface that blocks air openings. To pro-
tect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the INCLINE TRAINER.
4. Keep the INCLINE TRAINER indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Do not place the IN-
CLINE TRAINER in a garage or covered patio,
or near water.
5. Do not operate the INCLINE TRAINER where
aerosol products are used or where oxygen is
being administered.
6. Do not operate the INCLINE TRAINER until it
is properly assembled (see HOW TO SET UP
THE INCLINE TRAINER on page 7).
7. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the
INCLINE TRAINER.
8. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the INCLINE TRAINER at all times.
9. The INCLINE TRAINER should not be used by
persons weighing more than 160 kg (350 lbs.).
10. Never allow more than one person on the
INCLINE TRAINER at a time.
11. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the INCLINE TRAINER. Do not wear
loose clothes that could become caught in
the INCLINE TRAINER. Athletic support
clothes are recommended for both men and
women. Always wear athletic shoes. Never
use the INCLINE TRAINER with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
12. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a grounded circuit
capable of carrying 10 or more amps. No other
appliance should be on the same circuit. 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 INCLINE
TRAINER if the power cord or plug is dam-
aged or if the INCLINE TRAINER is not work-
ing properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on
page 6 if the INCLINE TRAINER is not working
properly.)
15. Never start the INCLINE TRAINER while you
are standing on the walking belt. Always hold
the handrails while using the INCLINE
TRAINER.
16. The INCLINE TRAINER is capable of high
speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments
to avoid sudden jumps in speed.
17. 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.
18. Never leave the INCLINE TRAINER unat-
tended while it is running. Always remove the
key, unplug the power cord, and switch the
on/off circuit breaker to the off position when
the INCLINE TRAINER is not in use.
19. Do not change the incline of the INCLINE
TRAINER by placing objects under it.
20. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.
21. 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 INCLINE TRAINER.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
following important precautions and information before operating the INCLINE TRAINER.
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