HEALTH RIDER HRTL08980, User Manual

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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.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1.

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this 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
eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place
the treadmill on any surface that blocks 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 put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water. 

5.

Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or oxygen is administered. 

6.

Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.

7.

The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person at a time on the tread-
mill.

8.

Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose 
clothing that could become caught in the
treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women. 

9.

Always wear athletic shoes when using the
treadmillÑnever use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

For maximum walking belt life, never use
shoes with heavy treads.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page

7), plug the power cord into a surge protector
(not included) and plug the surge protector
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit.

11. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at

15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less in length. Do not use an extension cord.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge protector

away from heated surfaces.

13. 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 5 if the treadmill
is not working properly.)

14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-

ing on the walking belt. 

15. Always hold the handrails when walking or 

running on the treadmill. 

16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds; ad-

just the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed. 

17. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill

overheating, do not operate the treadmill
continuously for longer than one hour.

18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it

is running. Always remove the key and move
the on/off switch to the off position when the
treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 5 for the location of the on/off switch.) 

19. Never insert any object into any opening.

20. When operating the treadmill, keep hands

and feet from underneath the treadmill. 

21. You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20

kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 

22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make

sure that the storage latch is fully engaged.

23. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill

every three months.