Pro-Form PFIVEL74514.0, 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 elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON

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

use of this product.

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-

sult your physician. This is especially important 

for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-

existing health problems.

2. Use the elliptical only as described in this 

manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 

that all users of the elliptical are adequately

informed of all precautions.

4. The elliptical is intended for home use only. 

Do not use the elliptical in a commercial, rental, 

or institutional setting.

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5. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-

ture and dust. Place the elliptical on a level sur-

face, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor 

or carpet. Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. 

(0.9 m) of clearance in the front and rear of the 

elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.

6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-

larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away 

from the elliptical at all times.

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. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; 

do not wear loose clothes that could become

caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic 

shoes for foot protection while exercising.

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. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms 

when mounting, dismounting, or using the el-

liptical.

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. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. 

Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart 

rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended 

only as an exercise aid in determining heart 

rate trends in general. 

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. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the 

pedals will continue to move until the flywheel 

stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in a con-

trolled way.

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. Keep your back straight while using the el-

liptical; do not arch your back.

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. Over exercising may result in serious injury 

or death. If you feel faint or if you experience

pain while exercising, stop immediately and 

cool down.