General Safety
Read all instructions before using your machine. Failure to follow all guidelines may compromise the effectiveness of the exercise experience, expose yourself (and possibly others) to injury, and reduce the longevity of the equipment.
- Use this equipment only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not attempt to ride this bike at high pedal speeds until you have ridden the bike for some time and are comfortable riding at slower pedal speeds.
- Serious injury or death may occur from over-training. Consult a medical doctor or qualified fitness instructor to determine an exercise program appropriate for your level of fitness.
- Do not attempt to turn the pedal cranks by hand. Do not touch any driving mechanism while it is in motion as possible injury could occur.
- In a home setting, keep children away from the bike when it is not in use. Keep children and pets away from the unit while it is in use.
- Do not attempt to perform dip movements on handlebars.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening of the bike.
- Only use the bike on a stable, level floor.
- Follow instructions for safe use of the equipment including proper seat position, handlebar position, and use of foot positioning system of pedals.
- For safe operation, allow for at least 1 foot (30cm) of free space to either side of the unit and 2 feet (60cm) of free space to the rear of the unit.
- Do not exceed the user weight limit capacity for your machine.
Important Operation Instructions
WARNING: As the owner of this exercise equipment, you should insist that all users follow the same guidelines. Ensure that the Owner's Manual for your machine is available to all users.
- Obtain a complete physical examination from your medical doctor and enlist a health/ fitness professional’s aid in developing an exercise program suitable for your current health status.
- When working out for the first time, start out slowly for a minimum of five minutes. After your muscles are warmed up, gradually increase the pedaling speed and/or resistance.
- The speed and duration of your exercise program should always be subject to how you feel. Never permit peer pressure to exceed your personal judgment while exercising.
- This exercise equipment is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
- Overweight or severely de-conditioned individuals should be particularly cautious when using the equipment for the first time. Even though such individuals may not have histories of serious physical problems, they may perceive the exercise to be far less intense than it really is, resulting in the possibility of overexertion or injury.
- Proper installation and regular maintenance are required to ensure user’s safety. Maintenance is the sole responsibility of the owner.
Important Electrical Safety Instructions
Failure to follow all guidelines may compromise the effectiveness of the exercise experience, expose yourself (and possibly others) to injury, and reduce the longevity of the equipment. Regularly examine the bike for damage and wear. Inoperable components should be replaced immediately or the equipment should not be used until it is repaired.
If your bike requires power from an external power source (wall outlet), basic precautions should always be followed. To reduce the risk of burns, fire electric shock, or injury to persons:
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
- An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts.
- Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- This exercise equipment is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
- Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in your Owner's Manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
- Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.
- Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as a handle.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being use or where oxygen is being administered.
- Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only.
- The appliance is intended for household use.