Schwinn 438 - Other Important Safeguards and Warnings; Operation

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SAFEGUARDS
SAFEGUARDS
Other Important Safeguards and Warnings
• The equipment is not designed for, and is not safe for, use by people weighing
more than 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
• Follow all instructions in the Schwinn
®
Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Assembly
Guide and Owner’s Manual. Use the machine only as outlined in the manual’s
operating instructions.
• The owner must ensure that all users of this equipment are adequately informed
of all warnings, precautions, and instructions.
• Keep the area within 39 inches (100 centimeters) of the equipment on all sides
clear of all obstructions, children, bystanders, and pets.
• Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance from the equipment, especially from the
moving pedals.
• Use the equipment only on a solid, level surface. Cover the fl oor or carpeting
beneath the equipment for protection.
• Keep fi ngers and other objects away from moving parts of the equipment.
• Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection. Do not wear loose clothing that
could become entangled in the drive mechanism.
• Do not allow anyone other than the user to touch the machine while it is in
operation.
• Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the machine.
• Do not operate in damp or wet conditions.
• Before each use, inspect the equipment for loose, broken, or worn parts. If any
are present, do not use the equipment.
• The safety of the equipment can only be ensured if it is regularly examined and
maintained. (See the maintenance section of the Schwinn
®
Elliptical Trainer
Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual.)
• Service the equipment only in accordance with the maintenance section in the
Schwinn
®
Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner’s Manual.
Always disconnect the power supply before servicing the machine.
• This elliptical is for home use only. Do not use in a commercial, institutional, or
rental setting.