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1. gt During Exercise This section describes what to do if the user feels dizzy during exercise and what to do to slow down or stop the machine gt Ending Exercise In this area we provided the users with a caring tip for their treadmill by reminding them to unplug the machine when not in use Problems Encountered We hoped to ship the user manual to the customer before Christmas To meet this deadline we oversimplified information We did not provide enough details on what type of athletic shoes might be best for the treadmill or the possible complications of starting exercise without consulting with a doctor first We questioned whether this was medical advice and if we could be held liable for any miscommunication After the user manual was already distributed we realized there was no disclaimer that would clear of us any liability from following the instructions in the user manual Work Remaining To complete the user manual and add additional information and instructions we need to develop the following gt Additional Safety Recommendations Our technician will be conducting research to find other detailed safety tips we can provide the treadmill user These instructions should include monitoring heart rate and understanding the signs of when the user needs to slow down or stop the workout gt Suggested Workout Times and Courses Our department will research this topic to find suggested workout courses and times based on wha2. Date November 20 2012 To Mason Snow From Justine Thoroughgood Subject Progress Report on Nautilus Treadmill User Manual Introduction In October 2012 a JTS Sports customer requested a user manual for the Nautilus Treadmill Sam Tyson the office technician and I developed a user manual that covered the basic instructions for the treadmill Included in the manual were the following gt Safety recommendations gt Picture of treadmill console buttons gt Information on getting started during exercise and ending exercise Although the user manual contained helpful information additional information would be beneficial to a treadmill user Discussion Work Accomplished We completed the following items in the ten page user manual with easy to follow follow instructions and pictures gt Basic Safety Recommendations Simple safety instructions were provided to the user Information included addressed wearing proper athletic shoes consulting a doctor prior to exercise and always using the handrails on the treadmill gt A Picture of the Treadmill Console The picture of the console of the treadmill provided the location and use of the different buttons used in operating the treadmill gt Getting Started We included a picture of a stretching exercise in this section to remind the user to stretch before beginning This part also contained instructions regarding how to put the safety key on and how to start the treadmill
3. ndividuals who purchase the treadmill To measure the success of the manuals we need to follow up with customers through usability testing to find out how useful the manuals were If the feedback is positive and demonstrates the effectiveness of the manuals we suggest providing these types of manuals for all the major exercise equipment that JTS Sports currently sells
4. t the user wants to accomplish We will provide a chart discussing which course can be used to lose weight build tone or achieve other desired results gt Height and Weight Chart A current height and weight chart can be found on the Internet and providing this chart will be helpful to someone working out to understand their healthy weight for how tall they are gt Storing and Caring for the Treadmill The current manual contains only one sentence regarding treadmill maintenance We need to include details on how to clean the machine tips to ensuring longevity of the treadmill and suggestions for storing it for long periods of time gt Disclaimer We will work with an outside legal advisor to place a disclaimer in the manual that will clear us of any liability in use of the machine These updates are to be completed by December 15 2012 The pie chart in Figure 1 shows how much time will be allocated to finish the remaining sections of the user manual Figure 1 Time Needed to Complete the User Manual Height amp Weigh Chart 15 Conclusion Recommendation The user manual contained simple information to follow for using the Nautilus Treadmill However after reviewing the manual for content we have determined the work remaining should be completed before sending out any further manuals We anticipate the additional information should be completed by December 15 2012 The manuals should be given to all i
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