Welch Allyn TMX428CP Trackmaster Medical Treadmill - User Manual - Manual (Page 5)

TRACKMASTER Safety Information
July 2014 TMX428 Owner’s Manual iii
The purchaser is solely responsible for the training, instruction, supervision and safety of all
users of the TRACKMASTER
® treadmill, and to use it as intended by the manufacturer. This
device is intended to be used as a motion appliance to facilitate cardiac or VO
2
medical
evaluation.
Before permitting anyone to use the TRACKMASTER
®
, do the following:
• Warn each user about the risk of falling while the belt is in motion.
• Stress the need for caution.
• Demonstrate the proper mounting and dismounting methods.
• Show each user how to use the TRACKMASTER ® as described in this
manual.
• Ask each user to perform a supervised "test usage" at minimum belt speed
to review and practice usage techniques.
• Serious injury could result from loss of balance or falls. To reduce the
possibility of serious injury, carefully observe the following precautions.
• Read this Owner’s Manual before operating the TRACKMASTER
®
.
• Assist in off-loading the patient in the event of abnormal or unexpected operation
of the treadmill.
• If the treadmill is not responding properly, stop the treadmill, assist in removing
the patient off the running belt, unplug the treadmill power supply, and seek
factory authorized repair before attempting to restart the treadmill.
• Never allow children or pets near the machine without qualified adult
supervision.
• Note the location of stop and/or emergency stop controls and their operation
before starting a test or workout.
• This device is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Verify the Patient and Operator both know how to stop the machine in the event
of malfunction or emergency.
• Patient should not wear loose fitting nylon material when exercising on this
treadmill to avoid generating Electro Static Discharge.
• Never attempt to remove any article of clothing while the running belt is moving.
• All persons on and around the treadmill must wear enclosed, protective footwear.
Shoe laces must be tight and not drape as to cause a trip or catch hazard. Sandals,
flip flops, slippers and the like are not considered enclosed, protective footwear.
Important Safety Information