Power Plate my7 - Manual (Page 4)

Important Safety Instructions
Before using the Power Plate ® machine,
it is essential that you read the entire user
manual, including all warnings and safety
instructions. You should also convey
all such warnings and instructions to
any other person using the Power Plate
machine. Retain this user manual for
future reference.
! Health Warning
Before beginning any exercise program,
you should consult a physician for a
physical examination and clearance to
engage in the program, or personal injury
could result.
If you have any known medical condition,
or any physical limitation on your
ability to exercise, Power Plate strongly
recommends that you seek the advice
of a physician before using the Power
Plate machine, in order to avoid possible
personal injury.
If while using the Power Plate machine,
you experience any dizziness, faintness,
shortness of breath or pain, you must
stop using the machine immediately
and consult a physician. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury.
The Power Plate machine is a medical
device and is designed for therapeutic
purposes within specific medical
indications and supervision integrated
into an closely monitored exercise
program only and as part of an exercise
program.
Always follow the directions on the
machine’s console for proper operation.
Close supervision is required when the
machine is used by or near, children or
disabled persons.
Always take care when getting on and
off the machine. Use the handles on the
machine as needed, to maintain stability
when getting on and off the machine.
Never reach into or under the machine,
or tip the machine on its side, while it is in
operation.
Use the machine only for the purposes
described in this user manual and only
with attachments or accessories that
come with the machine or which Power
Plate has specifically approved for use
with the machine, or personal injury could
result.
Setup and Handling
! Danger: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, always unplug the Power Plate
machine before cleaning or servicing it.
! Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, burns or other injury, always
plug the Power Plate machine into a
properly-grounded electrical outlet.
! Warning: To ensure safe use of the
Power Plate machine, it must be regularly
examined for damage and wear. The
machine, however, contains no user-
serviceable parts. Thus, with the
exception of the maintenance tasks
described later in this manual, the owner/
user should always retain an authorized
Power Plate service professional to
perform maintenance and/or service on
the machine.
The machine should be set up on a
hard, level surface in an area free of
obstructions within at least three feet
of the vibration platform.
The machine should not be used
outdoors, near a pool, or near any source
of water or extreme humidity. Contact
with water could cause a
short-circuit, which could cause personal
injury or damage the machine.
Unplug the machine when not in use.
Never attempt to lift or move the machine
without assistance.
Never operate the machine if it has been
dropped, tipped over, damaged, or even
partially immersed in water, unless
an authorized Power Plate service
professional has examined the machine
and cleared it for use.
Never insert objects into any opening
on the machine. If an object falls into
the machine, shut the machine off
and remove the power plug before
attempting to retrieve the object.
If the object cannot be reached,
contact an authorized Power Plate
service professional.
Hydration
Power Plate recommends that the user
stay well hydrated by drinking at least
300 ml (16 ounces) of water before,
during and after each exercise session.
Clothing and Padding
During exercises in which the user
stands on the vibration platform, the
user should wear rubber-soled shoes
or if the user chooses to exercise in
socks or bare feet, the user should use
one of the three contoured mats that
are provided with the machine.
During exercises in which any part
of the user’s body is in contact with
the vibration platform, Power Plate
recommends the use of at least one
contoured mat.
Position and Balance
In order to avoid possible injury from
the machine’s vibrations, Power Plate
recommends that the user not lean back
on his/her heels or “lock” his/her joints
or straighten his/her legs when standing
upright on the machine.
It is important at all times to maintain
balance while on the machine.
The user, however, should not “hang”
on the machine’s handles in order to
maintain balance but should (unless the
directions for a particular exercise state
otherwise) keep his/her knees directly
above the toes.
Proper position and balance are
especially important if the user employs
weights during any exercise on the
machine. Power Plate strongly
recommends that users not employ
weights while using the machine,
unless they are being coached by an
exercise professional or unless the user
has extensive experience with weight
training or with the Power Plate machine.
The three illustrations on the right
demonstrate the incorrect ways to stand
on the machine.
The illustration below demonstrates the
correct way to stand on the machine.
Incorrect
You always need to be
balanced when
standing on the Power
Plate machine. Never
hang on to the handles,
use them only to
maintain balance
.
Incorrect
Don’t lean on your
heels too much.
Balance your weight
predominantly on the
front of your feet.
Incorrect
When training with the
Power Plate machine,
do not “lock” any joints,
such as your knees and
elbows, but keep them
slightly bent.
Legs slightly bent.
Correct
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