Operations; Before You Start - Bowflex BXT216 Assembly & Owners Manual

Operations

Before You Start

Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short
of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the
machine's computer for reference purposes only.
Place the machine on a clean, hard, level surface, free from unwanted material or other objects that may hamper your ability to
move freely with a sufficient clear workout area. A rubber mat below the machine is recommended to prevent electrostatic dis-
charge and protect your floor.
Be sure that the workout space you are utilizing has adequate height clearance, taking into consideration the height of the user
and the maximum incline of the deck.
1. With the fitness machine in your workout area, inspect the walking belt to make sure it is centered and aligned. If necessary, refer to the
"Aligning the Walking Belt" Procedure in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Note: This machine is for home use only.
2. Examine below the walking belt for any objects. Be sure it is clear below the machine.
3. Connect the Power Cord to a correctly grounded AC wall outlet.
Do not step on the power cord and plug.
Note: The machine is designed to plug directly into a properly wired and grounded 120V outlet.
4. If you use the Remote Heart Rate Monitor, follow the Chest Strap directions.
5. Switch on the power. Power is now supplied to the machine.
6. Straddle the walking belt and stand on the Side Foot Support Platforms. Put the Safety Key into the Safety Key Port and clip the Safety Key
cord to your clothing.
Care should be used when mounting or dismounting the machine.
To prevent injury, stand on the Side Foot Support Platforms before you start the machine or end a workout. Do not dismount the
machine by standing on the moving Walking Belt and exiting off the rear of the machine.
• Examine the Safety Key and be sure it is connected to the Console correctly.
Note: if the Safety Key is not installed, the machine will allow the User to perform all activities except to activate the Walking Belt. The Console will
display reminders to insert the Safety Key ( "ERROR SAFETY KEY" and "INSERT SAFETY KEY" ).
• Always attach the Safety Key Clip to your clothing during workouts.
• If there is a need to immediately stop the machine, pull out the Safety Key to shut off the power to the Belt and Incline Motors. This will quickly
stop the belt (brace yourself- this is an abrupt stop) and clear the workout. Push the PAUSE/STOP button to stop the belt and pause the
program.
7. Push the USER button to select the desired User for the workout.
8. Push the desired Program button to select the workout program.
9. With your desired workout selected, push the START button.
If the selected workout is a Speed Program, the Console will ask for the maximum speed of the workout. Use the Increase/Decrease buttons
and push the Enter button.
The Walking Belt will quickly get up to speed. Be sure to carefully step onto the walking belt.
The belt will only move after a 3 second, audible beep countdown.
Always use the handlebars to step on or off the treadmill, or when the incline or speed change.
To perform an emergency dismount, grab onto the Front or Side Handlebars and safely step onto the Side Foot Platforms. Bring the
Walking Belt to a stop and carefully step off the machine.
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