Bowflex 7 Series, 5 Series, 3 Series manual At T E N T I O N, Preface

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Preface

Congratulations! You’ve just taken a big step towards improving your health and fitness. Your new Bowflex® treadmill will help you lose weight, increase your cardiovascular efficiency and ultimately help you look and feel better than ever before.

With its innovative features and programs, you’ll enjoy maximum workout variety – you can even use the built-in heart rate monitor to track your fitness progress. In this manual, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on how to use this feature and all other features on your new machine.

Before you begin please read through this entire Owner’s Manual and Assembly Guide. It’s important to understand how to assemble and use the machine properly – not only for your safety, but also to learn how to get the best results possible.

Once you’ve read and followed the guidelines in this manual, and your treadmill is fully assembled, you’ll be on your way to fast fitness and the body you desire. Enjoy!

AT T E N T I O N

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Contents Bowflex 3, 5 & 7 Series Treadmills Bowflex Treadmills Parts Reference Guide Preface AT T E N T I O NTable of Contents Grounding Instructions Important Safety PrecautionsFitness Safeguards Normal Stop Procedures Emergency Stop ProceduresHow Often Should You Exercise? Using Your Bowflex TreadmillGetting Started Going ForwardWhat to Wear StretchingCalorie Burner Touch Heart Rate Using Your Heart Rate MonitorHow to Use the Touch Heart Rate Monitor How to Use Your Chest Strap Bowflex 7 Series OnlyChest Strap Transmitter Battery Replacement How to Operate Your Bowflex Treadmill Quick StartTo Stop How to Operate Your Bowflex Treadmill Fitness Rating Norms VO2max MenWomen P10 Distance Goal Program P9 Calorie Goal ProgramCustom User Programs P12 User Defined 1 & P13 User Defined P11 Fat Burn Heart Rate Control ProgramPrograms 7-16 for 7 Series Treadmill P7 Program, 5K Run AGE P11 Distance Goal Program P10 Calorie Goal ProgramP13 Cardio Heart Rate Control Program P12 Fat Burn Heart Rate Control ProgramP14 BMI Body Mass Index Calculation Custom User Programs P15 User Defined 1 & P16 User Defined Bowflex 7 Series Console Bowflex 5 Series Console Understanding Your Treadmill Features Average Incline Elevation GainAverage Speed Average Heart RateTo transport the treadmill Folding, Transporting & Unfolding your TreadmillFan Bowflex 5 and 7 Series Only To fold the treadmillOrder to convert to miles or kilometers, do the following Conversion To MetricBowflex 3, 5 and 7 Series Calibration Lubricate Belt MessageIncline Keypad Bowflex 7 Series Only KeysEnter/Cool down Speed Keypad 0-9 Bowflex 3, 5 & 7 SeriesTaking Care of Your Treadmill Walking Belt TensionWalking Belt Centering Removing the Motor Cover General CleaningUse the following timetable as a guide to lubricate the deck Walking Belt and Deck LubricationLocating The Circuit Breaker On Your Treadmill Troubleshooting GuideLimitations WarrantyThis warranty does not cover Time Period Residential Use All ModelsProcedures Prairie Way Louisville, Colorado