ProForm PFHK99902 Home Gym User Manual


 
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the trainer are adequately in-
formed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the trainer only as described in this manual.
3. The trainer is intended for in-home use only.
Do not use the trainer in any commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
4. Place the trainer on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not
place the trainer on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, cover the floor under the trainer.
5. Keep the trainer indoors, away from moisture
and dust. Do not put the trainer in a garage or
covered patio, or near water.
6. Do not operate the trainer where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7. Do not operate the trainer until it is properly
assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to move the trainer.
8. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the trainer at all times.
9. The trainer should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds.
10. Never allow more than one person on the
trainer at a time.
11. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the trainer. Do not wear loose clothing
that could become caught in the trainer.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the trainer with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
12. When connecting the power cord (see page 8),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
13. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge
suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor
must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of
400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissi-
pation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
15 amps. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-999-
3756 and order part number 146148.
14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
15. The roller guards must be 1/8 inch from the
rear roller (the location of the roller guards is
shown on page 5). Unplug the power cord
and adjust the roller guards, if necessary.
16. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the trainer if the
power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
trainer is not working properly. (See BEFORE
YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the trainer is not
working properly.)
17. Never start the trainer while you are standing
on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails
while using the trainer.
18. The trainer is capable of high speeds. Adjust
the speed in small increments to avoid sud-
den jumps in speed.
19. The heart rate monitor is not a medical de-
vice. Various factors, including the user's
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor is in-
tended only as an exercise aid in determining
heart rate trends in general.
20. Never leave the trainer unattended while it is
running. Remove the key, unplug the power
cord, and move the on/off switch to the off po-
sition when the trainer is not in use. (The loca-
tion of the on/off switch is shown on page 5.)
21. Do not change the grade of the trainer by
placing objects under the trainer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
following important precautions and information before operating the incline trainer.
Important Precautions
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