NordicTrack 831.14595.5 - Manual (Page 3)

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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 inversion table before using the inversion table.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of the inversion table.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the inversion table only as described
in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the inversion table are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The inversion table is intended for home use
only. Do not use the inversion table in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the inversion table indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the inversion
table in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
6. Use the inversion table only on a level sur-
face. Cover the floor beneath the inversion
table to protect the floor.
7. Make sure that all parts are properly tight-
ened each time the inversion table is used.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the inversion table at all times.
9. The inversion table is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg). Do
not use weights with the inversion table.
10. Always wear athletic shoes with laces to help
secure your feet in the inversion table, and
for foot protection while exercising.
11. The inversion table should be used only by
persons 6 ft. 6 in. (198 cm) tall or less.
12. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
13. Always make sure that the ankle lock is
secured snugly against your ankles and that
the short knob is fully tightened before you
use the inversion table.
14. Perform all activities on the inversion table in
a slow, controlled manner. Aggressive exer-
cise can cause the inversion table to tip over.
15. Always exercise with a partner. Your partner
should be ready to return the backrest to the
upright position if you cannot complete the
rotation.
16. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.
17. Following is a list of factors and conditions
that may make inverting inadvisable (this list
is not exhaustive; it is intended only for refer-
ence). If one or more factors or conditions
apply to you, consult your physician before
using the inversion table.
• Pregnancy
• Hiatal hernia or ventral hernia
• Glaucoma, retinal detachment, or conjunc-
tivitis
• High blood pressure, hypertension, or
recent stroke or transient ischemic attack
• Heart or circulatory disorders for which
you are being treated
• Middle ear infection and extreme obesity
• Spinal injury, cerebral sclerosis, or acutely
swollen joints
• Bone weakness (osteoporosis), recent
unhealed fractures, medullary pins, or sur-
gically implanted orthopedic supports
• The use of anticoagulants, including high
doses of aspirin