Bowflex 5000 Home Gym User Manual


 
8
Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Before You Start
1. Make sure you have calibrated your machine as outlined in Step 19 of the Assembly section or page 28 of this manual
before using your Bowflex
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TreadClimber
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exercise machine for the first time.
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mode).
Note: If you are working out in treadmill mode, you must lock the treadles by following the locking procedure in the
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on the Hydraulic Cylinders.
Do not stand on the machine while adjusting hydraulic resistance settings.
4. If you are using the Heart Rate Monitor, follow the heart rate transmitter chest-strap directions thoroughly, in the
Remote Heart Module section in this manual.
5. Plug the power cord into the base of the machine and into a grounded AC wall outlet. Always plug into the machine
before plugging into the wall outlet.
Note: The TreadClimber
®
machine may be equipped with an external circuit breaker.
6. Main Power Switch.
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turned on.
Note: The console will not light up until you insert the Safety Key and turn on the console by pressing the POWER Button.
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machine, making sure that it is out of your way when
you dismount the machine. Be careful when securing the power plug to prevent stepping on it. Always check the
placement of the cord and plug before beginning your workout.
7. Straddle the belts and stand on the Side Foot Support Platforms. Insert the Safety Key into the
Safety Keyhole and clip the Safety Key cord to your clothing.
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Keyhole.
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TreadClimber
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machine is in motion. Be aware that this will cut all power to the console
and the belts will stop quickly (brace yourself—this is an abrupt stop).
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prepared to stop the belts quickly, if ever necessary.
Main Power Switch “On”
Main Power Switch “Off”
Safety Key and Cord
Read and follow the Safety Precautions on pages 3 &4. Make sure that any other machine users review the same
Safety Precautions and that the manual is available to them.