TotalGym GTS, User Manual

Safety Pr

ecautions

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•  Before starting this or any exercise program, consult your physician, who 

can assist in planning a program that is age and ability specific. Certain 
exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all 
people. If you are using the equipment in a commercial setting, ensure 
that your clients are able to participate in an exercise program on this 
equipment without injury to their health.

•  Do not over exert, or allow your clients to over exert using this equipment 

or any exercise program on this equipment. If any pain or tightness in the 
chest occurs, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, faintness, nausea 
or dizziness is experienced by you or your client stop the exercise session 
immediately and ensure that a physician is consulted before resuming 
any exercise program. (Clinicians and trainers should follow these 
recommendations if these symptoms are observed in clients.) 

•  This product is designed and intended for commercial use. Clinicians and 

trainers should inform clients of and monitor their adherence to all safety 
precautions. Use only as instructed. 

•  Do not permit anyone to stand on the Total Gym or use it as furniture. 

Children should only use the Total Gym when closely attended and 
supervised by an adult. Do not leave children or clinical patients 
unattended on Total Gym equipment. 

•   Parents and others in charge of children should responsibly monitor 

children whose natural play instinct and fondness of experimenting can 
lead to situations and behavior for which the training equipment is not 
intended.

•   If children are allowed to use the equipment, their mental and physical 

development and above all their temperament should be taken into 
account. They should be controlled and instructed in the correct use of the 
equipment.

•   The equipment is under no circumstances suitable as a children’s toy.

•  Keep fingers, loose clothing and hair away from moving parts. Wear 

appropriate exercise attire and tie long hair back.

•  Inspect your Total Gym before each use to ensure proper operation. Check 

all parts for wear before each use. Do not use your Total Gym if it is not 
completely assembled or if it has been damaged in any manner. Contact 
Total Gym Customer Service for replacement parts or repairs. 

•  Use only accessory items recommended by the manufacturer. Only use 

accessories in the manner specified by the manufacturer. 

•  Follow instructions in this Owner’s Guide when getting on and off the 

unit. Falling on or off could result in severe or fatal injury. Place your Total 
Gym on a flat, solid surface with nonskid material underneath. Keep the 
rail base and tower base free from obstructions. Total Gym is rated at a 
maximum user weight capacity of 350 lbs. [160 kg.]. Additional weights 
can be applied to the glideboard with a weight bar, up to 650 lb. [295 kg.] 
maximum total.

•  Follow the instructions that are outlined in this Owner’s Guide for operating 

your Total Gym PowerTower, GTS or Sport units.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: 

Failure to read and follow the safety instructions in this manual 
may result in serious injury or death. Hazards include falling, 
overexertion, strained muscles, pinched fingers or pulled 
hair. Changes or modifications to this Total Gym may void 
the warranty and may violate U.S. Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) Rules.