Trackmaster TMX425 - General Operating Safety

S
afety Information
TRACKMASTER
®
treadmills meet or exceed all applicable product safety requirements
for motor-operated exercise machines. TRACKMASTER
®
is listed by Engineering Testing
Laboratories (ETL); however, all motorized equipment is potentially dangerous if used
incorrectly. Before using the TRACKMASTER
®
treadmill, follow all precautions listed in
this chapter, and read the entire Owner’s Manual thoroughly. Use the TRACKMASTER
®
treadmill only as described.
Serious injury could result from loss of balance or falls. To reduce the possibility of serious
injury, carefully observe the following precautions.
• Read this Owner’s/Service Manual before operating the treadmill.
• Wear appropriate clothing and running shoes.
• Place the treadmill on a level, unobstructed surface.
• Connect the treadmill to a dedicated, properly grounded outlet that supplies the correct
voltage and amperage.
• Never stand on the belt when starting the treadmill.
• Do not step onto or off the belt when it is moving.
• Always slow the treadmill to its minimum speed before stopping.
• Never allow children or pets near the machine without careful supervision.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from any moving parts.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening.
• Avoid draping towels over the safety side rails or dropping objects on the belt while
the treadmill is running.
• Never place any foreign object on the treadmill.
• Verify no one is near the elevation mechanism before operating to avoid pinch points.
• Operator should be aware of speed malfunction and be ready to assist patients and
sto
p
treadmill if necessar
y
.
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February 1, 2004 TMX425 Series Owner’s Manual 3-1