| Once you receive your Bowflex UltimateÂ(R) 2 | | | | To ensure safe operation of the aerobic rowing |
| home gym, it is important that you perform ongoing | | | | feature, ensure the locking pin for the sliding seat is |
| maintenance on your machine to keep it in top notch | | | | completely disengaged from the rail. It usually takes |
| condition. Here are some safety tips and maintenance | | | | about ¼ turn. Once the pin is locked into |
| tips to consider. | | | | the free slide position, you'll hear a click confirming |
| Upon arrival, you'll want to thoroughly inspect the | | | | proper position. |
| machine. The following guidelines are good ones to | | | | For a safe workout area, all attachment cables should |
| follow so your machine will perform properly. | | | | be stored when they aren't in use. The cables for the |
| When the BowflexÂ(R) home gym isn't in use, | | | | Lat Tower have a built-in storage slot in the upper Lat |
| make sure to disconnect the cables from the Power | | | | Tower area. Squat cables should be stored in a safe |
| RodÂ(R) units. Using the "rod binding strap" that is | | | | place as well. Storage of cables reduces the risk of |
| included with your machine, bind all the rods together. | | | | possible injury and maintains cable form, which means |
| When connecting or disconnecting the Power | | | | they'll last longer. |
| RodÂ(R) units from the cables, make sure to | | | | The lat bar should be stored on the lat cross bar |
| stand off to the side and not directly above the rods | | | | assembly before making resistance changes. If the lat |
| for your own safety. | | | | bar is unsecured and resistance is removed, the lat bar |
| After each use of your BowflexÂ(R) system, | | | | could potentially drop to the floor and cause possible |
| clean it with a non-abrasive cleanser. Any | | | | injury. |
| non-abrasive household cleaner or soap will do fine. | | | | All pulleys and J bolts should be examined prior to |
| Cleaning the machine after each use will keep it looking | | | | using your new machine. Look specifically for grooves |
| new. One caution: do not use cleansers designed for | | | | or thinning of parts greater than 1/16 inch deep. If you |
| automotive interiors, for they may cause surfaces to | | | | feel you need a replacement, call BowflexÂ(R) |
| become too slippery. | | | | immediately for free replacements. |
| Each BowflexÂ(R) 2 home gym has D-clips that | | | | Likewise, check all handgrips and straps before using |
| are used to connect attachment cables to resistance. | | | | your machine. If any threads are loose, call the |
| Prior to making attachment cable changes, remove | | | | company and replace them before using your |
| any resistance on the Power RodÂ(R) cable. | | | | machine. |
| Physical strain during the cable changing process will | | | | All of these simple maintenance and safety tips will |
| be reduced dramatically. | | | | ensure you will have an efficient and safe workout. |