Bowflex TreadClimber 5000 - Manual (Page 5)

Owner’s Manual 1
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WA R N I N G
A T T E N T I O N
D A N G E R
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
C A U T I O N
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and/or the machine and wait 5 minutes
before cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Place the power cord in a secure
location.
• Children must not be let on or near to this machine. Moving parts and other features of the machine can be
dangerous to children.
• Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age.
• Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your
chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the
values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only.
• Before each use, examine this machine for damage to power cord, power receptacle, loose parts or signs of
wear. Do not use if found in this condition. Contact Nautilus ® Customer Service for repair information.
• Maximum user weight limit: 300 lb. (136 kg). Do not use if you are over this weight.
• This machine is for home use only.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. This machine contains moving parts. Do not put fingers or other
objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment.
• Always wear rubber soled athletic shoes when you use this machine. Do not use the machine with bare feet or
only wearing socks.
• Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
• Use caution when you step on and off the machine. Use the supplied foot support platforms for stability
before walking on the moving belt.
• Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations.
• Keep at least 39” (1 m) on each side of the machine and 79” (2 m) behind the machine clear. This is the
recommended safe distance for access and passage around and emergency dismounts from the machine.
Keep third parties out of this space when machine is in use.
• Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Operate the machine in the manner described in this manual.
• Read, understand, and test the Emergency Stop Procedure before use.
• Keep the walking belt clean and dry.
• Keep power cord away from heat source and hot surfaces.
• Do not drop or put objects into any opening of the machine.
This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
To decrease the risk of burns, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and understand the complete Owner’s
Manual. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause a serious or possibly fatal electrical shock or other
serious injury. Keep Owner’s Manual for future reference.
Read and understand all warnings on this machine. If at any time the Warning stickers become loose,
unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus ® Customer Service for replacement stickers.
Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
Important Safety Instructions