Weslo IMTL 15905.0 Treadmill User Manual


 
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
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hat all users of this incline trainer are ade-
quately informed of all warnings and precau-
tions.
2. Use the Incline Trainer only as described.
3. Place the Incline Trainer on a level surface,
with at least eight feet of clearance behind it
and two feet on each side. Do not place the
Incline Trainer on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the Incline Trainer.
4. Keep the Incline Trainer indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the Incline
Trainer in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
5. Do not operate the Incline Trainer where
aerosol products are used or where oxygen is
being administered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the Incline Trainer at all times.
7. The Incline Trainer should not be used by per-
sons weighing more than 300 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
Incline Trainer at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the Incline Trainer. Do not wear loose
clothes that could become caught in the
Incline Trainer. Athletic support clothes are
recommended for both men and women.
Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the
Incline Trainer with bare feet, wearing only
stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 11),
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.
11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor
that meets all of the specifications described
on page 11. To purchase a surge suppressor,
see your local IMAGE dealer or call the toll-
free telephone number on the front cover of
this manual and order part number 146148, or
s
ee your local electronics store.
12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge sup-
pressor could result in damage to the control
system of the incline trainer. If the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which
may result in a fall and serious injury.
13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the Incline
Trainer if the power cord or plug is damaged,
or if the Incline Trainer is not working prop-
erly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if
the Incline Trainer is not working properly.)
15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT on page 11).
16. Never start the Incline Trainer while you are
standing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the Incline Trainer.
17. The Incline Trainer is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
18. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user’s move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
19. Never leave the Incline Trainer unattended
while it is running. Always remove the key, un
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plug the power cord, and switch the reset/off
circuit breaker to the off position when the
Incline Trainer is not in use. (See the drawing
on page 5 for the location of the reset/off cir-
cuit breaker.)
20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
Incline Trainer until it is properly assembled.
(See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE Incline Trainer on page 28.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the Incline 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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