
R5 Recumbent Bike
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
User Safety
1. Users should pass a ull medical examination be ore they begin an exercise program. Work at the
recommended exercise level. Do not over exert yoursel . I you eel any pain or discom ort, stop
exercising immediately and consult your doctor.
2. Be ore exercising calculate your maximum heart rate using the ormula on page 18.
3. Do warm up stretching exercises be ore using the unit.
4. Veri y that all o the parts are attached and that the nuts, bolts, pedals and bar are correctly tightened
be ore use. Veri y that there are not any cracks or sharp edges.
5. Do not wear loose clothing or high heels. Tie up shoe laces.
6. The maximum user weight is 300 pounds (136 Kg).
7. Keep hands away rom moving parts.
8. Supervise children, invalids or disabled persons at all times. Children are curious and vulnerable to
accidents. Do not use the unit as a toy. Disabled people should not use the exercise equipment
without the assistance o a quali ied person or doctor. Keep pets away rom unit.
9. The owner is responsible or explaining sa ety instructions to each user.
10. The unit can only be used by one person at a time.
Unit Safety
1. For sa ety, maintain a minimum clearance around the unit. Maintain 18 inches on the ront and on
each side o the unit plus 24 inches at the rear o the unit.
2. Install and use the unit on a lat, stable sur ace, with some type o protection or the loor or carpet.
Do not place it alongside walls or urniture. Check the unit be ore each use.
3. Please read all o the instructions be ore assembling or using this unit.
4. To reduce the dangers and risk o electric shock always unplug the unit rom its electrical power
immediately a ter using, be ore cleaning, opening, disassembling or doing maintenance.
5. Do not place sharp objects near the exercise equipment.
6. Do not use the exercise equipment i it is not working correctly.
WARNING: To reduce the risk o ire, electric shock, injury to persons or in licting the harm o a burn:
7. The unit should never be le t unattended when plugged in. Unplug the unit rom the electrical power
be ore leaving the room, when unused and be ore adding or removing parts.
8. Do not operate the unit under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause ire,
electric shock, injury to persons or in lict the harm o a burn.