1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
eight feet of clearance behind it.
4. Do not place the treadmill on a surface that
blocks any air openings. To protect the floor
or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
treadmill.
5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
8. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds.
9. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose
clothing that could become caught in the
treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recom-
mended for both men and women. Always
wear athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill
with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in
sandals.
11. When connecting the power cord (see HOW
TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8),
plug the power cord into a surge protector
(not included) and plug the surge protector
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit.
12. Use only a CUL-listed surge protector, rated
at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet
or less in length. Do not use an extension
cord.
13. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
away from heated surfaces.
14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
mill is not working properly.)
15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt.
Always hold the handrails while using the
treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key when the
treadmill is not in use.
18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE
THE TREADMILL on page 11.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds to raise, lower, or
move the treadmill.
19. When storing the treadmill, make sure that
the storage latch is fully closed.
20. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
every three months.
21. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
22. Do not attempt to modify the incline of the
treadmill by placing objects under the front
or rear of the treadmill.
3
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read
the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
