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