Precor CW-702, Assembly Manual

General Safety and Maintenance Manual: Important Safety Guidelines for Owners

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Important Safety Information for Users

Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete 
physical examination from your physician.

French equivalent of the preceding paragraph, for the Canadian 
market: Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant 
d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des 
étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices 
immédiatement.

When using exercise equipment, you should always take basic 
precautions, including the following:

• If you do not understand how to operate a piece of equipment, ask 

someone from the facility such as a trainer to demonstrate how to 
use it and explain any safety instructions.

• Do not allow children on or near the equipment. Do not leave 

children unsupervised around the equipment.

• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not use 

accessory attachments that are not recommended by the 
manufacturer, as such attachments may cause injuries.

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose 

clothing.

•

Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

 Use reasonable 

judgment when working with weights. Avoid using excessive 
weight, which may cause injury.

• If you feel pain, faintness, dizziness, or abnormal symptoms, stop 

exercising immediately and consult your physician.

• Keep head, limbs, fingers, and hair clear of all moving parts while the 

equipment is in use. Keep hands clear of racking pegs.

• Never drop or insert objects into any opening in the equipment.

• Check that all fasteners are securely tightened. Cables should be 

secured at both end connections and properly threaded. Weight 
stacks should be secure and functioning properly. Handle 
attachments should be properly connected. Pay particular attention 
to the condition of cables and cable ends. If you notice a loose 
cable end or any fraying of the cable or cable jacket, do not use the 
product and contact someone in the facility immediately.

• Always check the equipment before using it. If you spot a potential 

problem, contact someone in the facility immediately. Do not use the 
equipment until the facility has verified that the equipment is working 
properly. Do not attempt to fix broken or jammed equipment.

• Do not use the equipment outdoors.

• Do not drop or slam the weight stack while exercising.

• Be sure the selector pin is completely inserted. Use only the pin 

provided by the manufacturer. If unsure, contact someone in the 
facility.

• Never pin the weights in an elevated position. Do not use the 

equipment if the top plate or weight stack is pinned in a raised 
position. Notify facility’s personnel to repair the equipment and 
ensure that it is working properly.

• Do not use the equipment if an “out of order” sign has been placed 

on it.

• Read all posted instructions, including all safety instructions and 

warnings.