Veloteq Treadmill Manuals - page 3
General safety instructions
A great deal of emphasis was placed on safety in the design and manufacture of this
fitness device. Still, it is very important that you strictly adhere to the following safety
instructions. We cannot be held liable for accidents that were caused due to disregard.
To ensure your safety and to avoid accidents, please read through the operating
instructions thoroughly and attentively before you use the sports device for the
first time.
1) Consult your GP before starting to exercise on this device. Should you want to exercise
regularly and intensively, the approval of your GP would be advisable. This is especially
true for users with health problems.
2) We recommend that handicapped people should only use the device when a qualified
carer is present.
3) When using the fitness device, wear comfortable clothing and preferably sports or aerobic
shoes. Avoid wearing loose clothing which could get caught in the moving parts of the
device.
4) Stop exercising immediately should you feel unwell or if you feel pain in your joints or
muscles. In particular, keep an eye on how your body is responding to the exercise
programme. Dizziness is a sign that you are exercising too intensively with the device. At
the first signs of dizziness, lay down on the ground until you feel better.
5) Ensure there are no children nearby when you are exercising on the device. In addition, the
device should be stowed in a place that children or house pets cannot reach.
6) Ensure that only one person at a time uses the fitness device.
7) After the sports device has been set up according to operating instructions, make sure all
screws, bolts and nuts are correctly fitted and tightened. Use only attachments
recommended and/or supplied by the importer.
8) Do not use a device that is damaged or unserviceable.
9) Always place the device on a smooth, clean and sturdy surface. Never use near water
and make sure there are no pointed objects in the direct vicinity of the fitness device. If
necessary, place a protective mat (not included in scope of delivery) to protect your floor
underneath the device and keep a free space of at least 0.5 m around the device for
safety reasons.
10) Take care not to put your arms and legs near moving parts. Do not place any material in
openings in the device.
11) Use the device only for the purposes described in these operating instructions. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer
12) If the supply cord is damaged ,it must be replaced by the manufacturer,its service agent or
similarly persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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