Weslo WLTL29305.0 Treadmill User Manual


 
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1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
t
hat all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. 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 mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using
the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic
support clothes are recommended for both
men and women.
Always wear athletic shoes.
Never use the treadmill with bare feet, wear
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ing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
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 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local WESLO dealer or call the toll-free
telephone number on the front cover of this
manual and order part number 146148, or see
your local electronics store.
12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
s
uppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system of the treadmill. 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 treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See page
16 if the treadmill is not working properly.)
15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including your movement, 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.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is
running. Always remove the key and unplug the
power cord when the treadmill is not in use.
19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBL
Y
on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE
THE TREADMILL on page 14.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise,
lower, or move the treadmill.
20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.
21.
When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
22. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.
23. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read
the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS