3WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions andinstructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICONassumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use ofthis product.IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS1. Before beginning any exercise program,consult your physician. This is especiallyimportant for persons over age 35 orpersons with pre-existing health problems.2. Use the elliptical only as described in thismanual.3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensurethat all users of the elliptical are adequatelyinformed of all precautions.4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,rental, or institutional setting.5. Keep the elliptical indoors, away frommoisture and dust. Do not put the elliptical ina garage or covered patio, or near water.6. Place the elliptical on a level surface, with atleast 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the frontand rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) oneach side. To protect the floor or carpet fromdamage, place a mat under the elliptical.7. Inspect and properly tighten all partsregularly. Replace any worn partsimmediately.8. Keep children under age 12 and pets awayfrom the elliptical at all times.9. The elliptical should not be used by personsweighing more than 350 lbs. (159 kg).10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;do not wear loose clothes that could becomecaught on the elliptical. Always wear athleticshoes for foot protection while exercising.11. Hold the handlebars or the upper body armswhen mounting, dismounting, or using theelliptical.12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.Various factors may affect the accuracy ofheart rate readings. The pulse sensor isintended only as an exercise aid indetermining heart rate trends in general.13. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; thepedals will continue to move until theflywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speedin a controlled way.14. Keep your back straight while using theelliptical; do not arch your back.15. Over exercising may result in serious injuryor death. If you feel faint or if you experiencepain while exercising, stop immediately andcool down.