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