2ERG500 Rower• Do not operate equipment on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet andequipment may result.• Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult a physician. This is especially important forpersons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health conditions.• Keep hands away from all moving parts.• Do not attempt to use your equipment for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended.• Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on yourequipment. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue.• Wear proper clothing for exercising, loose clothing could become caught in the machine.• Only one person at a time should use the machine.• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, STOP the workoutat once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.• Do not place any sharp object around the machine.Important Safety InstructionsWhen using an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:Read all instructions before using this appliance.WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire electric shock, or injury to persons:1. Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injuryto persons.2. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabledpersons.3. Keep children and pets away from the machine at all times. DO NOT leave children unattended in the sameroom with the machine.4. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments notrecommended by the manufacturer.5. Never operate this appliance is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped intowater. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.6. Keep the appliance away from heated surfaces.7. Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and thelike.8. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.9. Do not use outdoors.10. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being use or where oxygen is being administered.11. The appliance is intended for household use.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY!Fitness Equipment Safety InstructionsCAUTION!! Please be careful when unpacking the carton.Failure to follow all guidelines may compromise the effectiveness of the exercise experience, exposeyourself (and possibly others) to injury, and reduce the longevity of the equipment.