General Safety and Maintenance Manual: Important Safety Guidelines for Owners 4
Important Safety Information for Users
Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete
physical examination from your physician.
French equivalent of the preceding paragraph, for the Canadian
market: Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant
d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des
étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices
immédiatement.
When using exercise equipment, you should always take basic
precautions, including the following:
• If you do not understand how to operate a piece of equipment, ask
someone from the facility such as a trainer to demonstrate how to
use it and explain any safety instructions.
• Do not allow children on or near the equipment. Do not leave
children unsupervised around the equipment.
• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not use
accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer, as such attachments may cause injuries.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose
clothing.
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. Use reasonable
judgment when working with weights. Avoid using excessive
weight, which may cause injury.
• If you feel pain, faintness, dizziness, or abnormal symptoms, stop
exercising immediately and consult your physician.
• Keep head, limbs, fingers, and hair clear of all moving parts while the
equipment is in use. Keep hands clear of racking pegs.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening in the equipment.
• Check that all fasteners are securely tightened. Cables should be
secured at both end connections and properly threaded. Weight
stacks should be secure and functioning properly. Handle
attachments should be properly connected. Pay particular attention
to the condition of cables and cable ends. If you notice a loose
cable end or any fraying of the cable or cable jacket, do not use the
product and contact someone in the facility immediately.
• Always check the equipment before using it. If you spot a potential
problem, contact someone in the facility immediately. Do not use the
equipment until the facility has verified that the equipment is working
properly. Do not attempt to fix broken or jammed equipment.
• Do not use the equipment outdoors.
• Do not drop or slam the weight stack while exercising.
• Be sure the selector pin is completely inserted. Use only the pin
provided by the manufacturer. If unsure, contact someone in the
facility.
• Never pin the weights in an elevated position. Do not use the
equipment if the top plate or weight stack is pinned in a raised
position. Notify facility’s personnel to repair the equipment and
ensure that it is working properly.
• Do not use the equipment if an “out of order” sign has been placed
on it.
• Read all posted instructions, including all safety instructions and
warnings.
