Pro-Form CARDIO HIT, User Manual

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    WARNING:

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

and instructions in this manual and all warnings on the trainer before using the trainer. 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 trainer 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 trainer is not intended for use by per-

sons 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 trainer 

by someone responsible for their safety.

4.  Use the trainer only as described in this 

manual. 

5.  The trainer is intended for home use only. Do 

not use the trainer in a commercial, rental, or 

institutional setting.

6.  Keep the trainer indoors, away from moisture 

and dust. Do not put the trainer in a garage 

or covered patio, or near water. 

7.  Place the trainer on a level surface, with at 

least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and 

rear of the trainer and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each 

side. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-

age, place a mat under the trainer.

8.  Inspect and properly tighten all parts each 

time the trainer is used. Replace any worn 

parts immediately.

9.  Keep children under age 13 and pets away 

from the trainer at all times.

10. The trainer should not be used by persons 

weighing more than 330 lbs. (150 kg).

11. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; 

do not wear loose clothes that could become 

caught on the trainer. Always wear athletic 

shoes for foot protection while exercising.

12. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms 

when mounting, dismounting, or using the 

trainer.

13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical 

device. Various factors may affect the accu-

racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate 

monitor is intended only as an exercise aid 

in determining heart rate trends in general.

14. The trainer does not have a freewheel; the 

pedals will continue to move until the fly-

wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in 

a controlled way.

15. Keep your back straight while using the 

trainer; do not arch your back.

16. 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.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS