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Bowflex 3 Series Owner's Manual

Bowflex 3, 5 & 7 series treadmills owner's manual
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  • Page 1 Bowflex 3, 5 & 7 Series ® Treadmills Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Bowflex Treadmills Parts Reference Guide Console Motor Cover Motor Lever Release Treadmills Parts Reference Guide...

  • Page 3: Preface

    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! D A N G E R...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Touch Heart Rate How to Use Your Chest Strap (Bowfl ex ® 7 Series Only) 10 Chest Strap Transmitter Battery Replacement How to Operate Your Bowfl ex ® Treadmill Quick Start To Stop Programs 1-6 (Bowfl ex ® 3, 5, and 7 Series ) Programs 7-12 (Bowfl...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    2. Plug the power cord of the treadmill directly into a dedicated grounded circuit carrying 15 amps (110 Volt model) or 7 amps (220 Volt model). We recommend the use of a surge protector. Position the treadmill so that the wall plug is visible and accessible.
  • Page 6 10. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. After turning the power on and adjusting the speed control, there may be a pause before the walking belt begins to move. Always stand on the foot rails on the sides of the frame until the belt is moving.

  • Page 7: Emergency Stop Procedures

    Emergency Stop Procedures Your treadmill is equipped with a SAFETY KEY that can protect you from serious injury. The safety key uses a magnetic key to hold it in the proper position. Insert the safety key fully into the safety keyhole.

  • Page 8: Using Your Bowfl Ex Treadmill

    Now it’s time to get accustomed to your treadmill. Before you get on your treadmill, stand along side it, and get used to the controls. Then get on, straddling the belt by standing on the foot rails and putting both hands on the hand rails.

  • Page 9: What To Wear

    Hamstring – Stand on one leg and prop the other leg parallel to the ground on a table or cabinet top. Slide both hands toward the propped-up ankle as far as they’ll go. Repeat on other side. Good luck in achieving your fitness goals! The best time to start is NOW! Using Your Bowflex® Treadmill...

  • Page 10: Using Your Heart Rate Monitor

    The chest strap will send your heart rate to the treadmill’s receiver. Your pulse will be displayed within a matter of several seconds. • If your treadmill is equipped with heart rate programs, you will fi nd an explanation of the heart rate programs on the following pages in this user’s manual. 7 Series Only) ®...

  • Page 11: Chest Strap Transmitter Battery Replacement

    Chest Strap Transmitter Battery Replacement If your chest transmitter requires batteries, follow these instructions for replacement. The battery in your chest strap can be replaced with a 3 Volt DC Lithium cell battery. Remove the four screws from the battery door located on the rear of the transmitter. 2.

  • Page 12: How To Operate Your Bowfl Ex Treadmill

    Before starting, straddle the belt and stand on the side rails. Do not stand on the walking belt while starting or stopping the treadmill. Insert the safety pull pin and attach the safety pull rope to your clothes. If you are a new user, stay at a slow speed and hold onto the hand rails until you become comfortable.
  • Page 13 9. Each program is divided into 21 segments. The display will beep before each incline change. 10. At the end of the workout, the unit will enter the COOL DOWN MODE. Press POWER to turn off the treadmill or allow the treadmill to shut off automatically after 5 minutes.
  • Page 14 28.2 or less 25.4 or less 60 + 42.5 + 42.4 – 35.3 35.2 – 31.8 31.7 – 28.7 28.6 or less 35.2 + 35.1 – 29.4 29.3 – 25.8 25.7 – 23.8 23.7 or less How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 15 5. Use the Up/Down ARROW keys or numeric keypad to set the desired distance goal (0.25 – 25.00. Press ENTER. 6. “PRESS START” will scroll across display prompting the user to begin workout. 7. Press START/PAUSE to start workout. How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...

  • Page 16: Custom User Programs

    8. The incline profi le is shown in the dot matrix display and time will count down from the entered value until it reaches 00:00. 9. The treadmill will then enter the COOL DOWN MODE. How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 17 11. At the end of the workout the estimated maximal aerobic capacity will be displayed. The results are compared to normative values of the same age and gender1 (see below), and given a fi tness rating of “Low”, “Fair”, “Average”, “Good”, or “High.” How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 18 28.2 or less 25.4 or less 60 + 42.5 + 42.4 – 35.3 35.2 – 31.8 31.7 – 28.7 28.6 or less 35.2 + 35.1 – 29.4 29.3 – 25.8 25.7 – 23.8 23.7 or less How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 19 5. Use the Up/Down ARROW keys or numeric keypad to set the desired distance goal (0.25 – 25.00. Press ENTER. 6. “PRESS START” will scroll across display prompting the user to begin workout. 7. Press START/PAUSE to start workout. How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 20 8. “ENTER TARGET HEART RATE” will scroll across display and suggested heart rate will fl ash in TIME display (calculated from entered age). 9. The Up/Down ARROW keys or numeric keypad may be used to select another target heart rate (70-200) if you desire. Press ENTER. How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 21 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA. The CDC is an agency of the federal Department of Health and Human Services CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BMI AND THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. How to Operate Your Bowflex® Treadmill...
  • Page 22 8. The incline profi le is shown in the dot matrix display and time will count down from the entered value until it reaches 00:00. 9. The treadmill will then enter the COOL DOWN MODE. Understanding Your Treadmill Features...

  • Page 23: Bowfl Ex ® 7 Series Console

    Bowfl ex 7 Series Console ® Understanding Your Treadmill Features...

  • Page 24: Bowfl Ex ® 5 Series Console

    Bowfl ex 5 Series Console ® Understanding Your Treadmill Features...

  • Page 25: Understanding Your Treadmill Features

    Calories per hour are displayed in the format 0000. Calories per hour represents the amount of calories the user will burn based on his entered weight, current speed and current elevation. Treadmill Miles/Total Odometer The treadmill miles value is a cumulative value of total treadmill miles. It may be reset with a key press combination. Understanding Your Treadmill Features...

  • Page 26: Elevation Gain

    Maximum Heart Rate represents the user’s maximum achieved heart rate during the workout session. Total Distance (Odometer) and Total Hours To view total distance or total hours on the treadmill, use the following key sequence. Press and hold the “ENTER” and “POWER” keys for 3 seconds. The multi-function display will show “ CAL”.

  • Page 27: Folding, Transporting & Unfolding Your Treadmill

    Folding, Transporting & Unfolding your Treadmill This treadmill has a folding mechanism; you must stop operation while folding and transporting. Make sure the power is off and the power cord is removed and unpluged before folding and transporting the treadmill.

  • Page 28: Conversion To Metric

    A lubricate belt message will be displayed for each 250 miles of belt travel. The message “Lub bELt” will be shown in the left and right displays upon waking up from sleep mode and will remain there until any key is pressed. Once any key is pressed, the weight menu is activated. Taking Care of Your Treadmill...

  • Page 29: Keys

    0-9 mph (or 0-14.4 kph). To set a specifc speed, enter the desired speed on the keypad and the press Enter. For example, pressing "2" + "5" + "ENTER" will program the treadmill to go 2.5 mph. Incline Keypad (Bowflex 7 Series Only) ®...

  • Page 30: Taking Care Of Your Treadmill

    The walking belt may occasionally need to be centered. First be certain that belt is tensioned properly (see above). Run the treadmill at about 3.5 mph (6 kph). Place the hex key through the hole in the left end cap and into the socket of the adjustment screw.

  • Page 31: General Cleaning

    For best performance, we recommend your treadmill be placed on a treadmill mat. Along with reducing noise, a treadmill mat will help to keep dust debris away from your treadmill’s critical components. Clean the top of the belt with a wet, soapy cloth.
  • Page 32 Walking Belt and Deck Lubrication This treadmill is equipped with a pre-lubricated deck and belt system. The deck and belt friction may affect the function and life of your treadmill; we recommend periodic lubrication. We also recommend a periodic inspection of the deck surface under the walking belt.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    Electromagnetic interference. Treadmill squeaks Pivot points need lubrication. Locating The Circuit Breaker On Your Treadmill: The breaker is near the front of the treadmill and near the power cord. CORRECTION Plug into three prong grounded outlet. Insert safety pull pin.
  • Page 34 Warranty All Bowfl ex exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship ® by The Nautilus Group, Inc. Warranty coverage is valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will be required.
  • Page 35 Dealer, or use a replacement part not supplied by The Nautilus Group, Inc., The Nautilus Group, Inc. shall ® not be liable for any cost, damage, failure or loss caused by the use of such unauthorized service or parts. 6. See your Authorized Bowflex ® Technical Services Department 12032 HWY 155 N.
  • Page 36 The Nautilus Group, Inc. 1886 Prairie Way Louisville, Colorado 80027 1-800-864-1270 www.nautilus.com...

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