Pro-Form 235 CSX, 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 ade-

quately 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.  Use the exercise bike only as described in 

this manual.

4.  The exercise bike is intended for home use 

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

mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

5.  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.

6.  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. 

7.  Inspect and properly tighten all parts each 

time the exercise bike is used. Replace any 

worn parts immediately.

8.  Keep children under age 16 and pets away 

from the exercise bike at all times.

9.  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.

10. The exercise bike should not be used 

by persons weighing more than 275 lbs. 

(125 kg).

11. Be careful when mounting and dismounting 

the exercise bike.

12. Always keep your back straight while using 

the exercise bike; do not arch your back.

13. 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.

14. 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.