Pro-Form 21905.1, User Manual

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

    WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and

instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike. 

ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the 

use of this product.

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to

ensure that all users of the exercise bike are

adequately informed of all precautions.

2. Before beginning any exercise program,

consult your physician. This is especially

important for persons over age 35 or per-

sons with pre-existing health problems.

3. The exercise bike is not intended for use by

persons with reduced physical, sensory, or

mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they are given supervi-

sion or instruction about use of the exercise

bike by someone responsible for their safety.

4. Use the exercise bike only as described in

this manual.

5. The exercise bike is intended for home use

only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com-

mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

6. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from

moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise

bike in a garage or covered patio, or near

water.

7. Place the exercise bike on a level surface,

with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or

carpet. Make sure that there is at least 2 ft.

(0.6 m) of clearance around the exercise bike.

8. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each

time the exercise bike is used. Replace any

worn parts immediately.

9. Keep children under age 13 and pets away

from the exercise bike at all times.

10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;

do not wear loose clothes that could become

caught on the exercise bike. Always wear

athletic shoes for foot protection.

11. The exercise bike should not be used

by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.

(113 kg).

12. Be careful when mounting and dismounting

the exercise bike.

13. Always keep your back straight while using

the exercise bike; do not arch your back.

14. The exercise bike does not have a freewheel;

the pedals will continue to move until the

flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed

in a controlled way.

15. To stop the flywheel quickly, press the

resistance knob downward.

16. When the exercise bike is not in use, tighten

the resistance knob completely to prevent

the flywheel from moving.

17. To avoid damaging the brake pads, do not

lubricate the brake pads.

18. Over exercising may result in serious injury

or death. If you feel faint, if you become short

of breath, or if you experience pain while

exercising, stop immediately and cool down.