NordicTrack 831.29881 - Manual (Page 3)

Important Precautions
VVARNING
. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read thè
-following important precautions and information before operating the treadtnill. " ^ ■;
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
: . informed of ail warnings and precautions; -
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this^i :■ -
user’s manual.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface; with
feet of clearance behind it; Do not place .....
the treadmill on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not pul thè treadmill
in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. ; Do not operate the treadmiM where aerosol.....
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
6. :Keep children underthe age of 12 and pets^ "
away from the treadmill at ail times.
7. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmitl at a time.
: 8. : Wear appropriate clothing when using the —- -
treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing that
could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic
support clothes are recommended for both
men and v/omen. Always v;ear athletic shoes.
.......Never use the treadmill with bare feet,............
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. .,
9. When connecting the power cord (see How fo
Plug in the Power Cord on page 10); plug the :
power cord into a surge protector (not
Included) and plug the surge protector into a
circuit capable of carrying 15 or ^ ^ ^
;;m^^ amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit.
10. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor
that is ÜL 1449 listed as à transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppres­
sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating
of 400 volts or less and a minirhum surge dis­
sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
■'15 amps. : '
11. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- '
: sor away from heated surfaces, !
12. Never move the walking belt white the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if .
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not v/orking properly. (See .
Before You Begin on page 5 if the treadmill '
is not working properly.)
, , .
13. Never start the treadmill while you are
standing on the walking belt. Always hold
the handrails while using the treadmill. 0;
14. The treadmill is capable of high speéds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed,
. . ;
15. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu- .
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid in
determining heart rate trends in general, f .
16. Never leave the treadmill unattended v;hile it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug .. ;
power cord and move the on/6ff switch to™
the off position vrhen the treadmill is not in
use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca- '
tion of the on/off sv/itch.)
17. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the ,
treadmill until it is property assembled. (Sw .
Assembly on page 6, and How to Move thé '
Treadmill on page 18.) You must be able to
safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise,
.....lower, or move the treadmill. . ^
18. When folding or moving the treadmill, make s
sure that the frame is held securely bythe:^^™^
storage latch.
19. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill «
every three months.
20. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening. ..........