Pro-Form 525 CSX PFEX62715.0, 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.  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 at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around 

the exercise bike. To protect the floor or 

carpet from damage, place a mat under 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 275 lbs. 

(125 kg).

12. Be careful when mounting and dismounting 

the exercise bike.

13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical 

device. Various factors, including the user’s 

movement, may affect the accuracy of heart 

rate readings. The heart rate monitor is 

intended only as an exercise aid in determin-

ing heart rate trends in general.

14. Always keep your back straight while using 

the exercise bike; do not arch your back.

15. 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.