F10 Treadmill

Personal Requirements

• General Requirements:
• WARNING! Risk of injury or death from improper or excessive training!
• Use of the equipment is strenuous on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Before use, ensure that you do not have any medical conditions or injuries that would preclude use of the equipment.
• Consult a physician if necessary, especially if you have any known or suspected medical conditions.
• The intensity of use (speed and incline) must never exceed the user's current fitness level.
• Pay attention to your body's signals. Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate.
• Stop exercising immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: pain, chest tightness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea.
• Consult a physician afterward.
• Persons with limited abilities may use the equipment only with appropriate supervision and at a low speed.
• Weight and Age Requirements:
• Only adults may use the equipment.
• The maximum user weight is 150 kg (331 lb).
• Children under 14 years of age must never use the equipment or perform any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the equipment.

General Conditions of Use

• Do not use the equipment for commercial purposes; it is for home use only.
• Do not use the equipment for therapeutic purposes.
• Children and pets must be kept at a safe distance of at least 3 m (10 ft) from the equipment.
• The moving running belt is especially dangerous.

Assembly and Placement

• DANGER! Risk of suffocation! Keep plastic bags and similar items away from children and pets.
• Keep the packaging material for easy return during the return period. Later, dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.
• Place the equipment only on a firm, level surface in a dry indoor area. Protect sensitive surfaces with a heat-resistant mat: the motor compartment can become hot.
• Place the equipment with sufficient clearance on all sides; in particular, maintain a clearance of at least 2 m (6.6 ft) behind the equipment.
• Ensure that all ventilation openings of the motor compartment are clear and clean. If there is carpeting under the equipment, it must not touch the underside of the equipment.
• Follow all steps in the present manual carefully when assembling the equipment.

Immediately Before Each Use

• Perform a visual inspection before each use; especially check and correct the following:
• Is the equipment standing securely and stably?
• Is the running belt sufficiently lubricated, centered, and sufficiently tensioned?
• Are all connections tight? (screws, nuts, etc.)
• Is the cable intact?
• Is the area around the equipment free from accident hazards such as sharp-edged objects?
• If there is any defect in the equipment or the cable, do not use the equipment; secure it against use and arrange for repair.
• Use the equipment only with correct electrical connection values and an original cable with protective grounding. Do not use a power strip. Protect the cable from heat and mechanical damage.
• Use the equipment only with non-slip athletic shoes. Never use high heels or cleats. Do not walk barefoot or in socks.
• When using shoelaces, ensure that they are tied short and tight.
• Do not use the equipment with loose clothing, long shoelaces, or towels that could become entangled.
• Do not use the equipment with jewelry or loose objects.
• Do not use the equipment under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.

During Use

• The equipment may be used by only one person at a time.
• Step onto the equipment only when the running belt is stationary. Start the equipment at the lowest speed.
• Increase the speed only when walking securely. Never overexert yourself. Walk forward only. Do not stop on the moving running belt.
• To stop, gradually reduce the speed until it comes to a standstill. Leave the equipment only when the running belt is stationary; step off to the side.
• Do not eat or drink on the equipment. Keep liquids and dirt away from the equipment. Do not use sprays.

Immediately After Use

• Turn off the switch next to the cable socket. Carefully pull the power cable from the equipment.
• Perform another visual inspection: Is the equipment clean and intact?

Cleaning, Maintenance, Adjustment, and Storage

• Perform maintenance tasks and adjustments regularly, but only in accordance with the manual.
• Never turn on the equipment while it is in a storage position.
• Store the equipment and power cable out of reach of children and pets.
• Store the equipment in a dry, clean place protected from frost, heat, and sunlight.