Bowflex SelectTech 220 Dumbells - Manual (Page 4)

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Getting to know your Bowflex ® SelectTech ™
220 dumbbells
The Bowflex ® SelectTech ™ 220 dumbbells are shipped fully
assembled in one box. After carefully removing the dumb-
bells from the box, there are some initial steps that should
be taken to familiarize you with the function of the product
and to assure that all aspects of the dumbbells are perform-
ing according to their specifications. Perform these steps for
each dumbbell.
1. After removing the dumbbell from its protective
packaging, push down slightly on the handle assem-
bly to make sure it is fully depressed into the base.
2. Rotate each adjustment knob several full rotations
to make sure it is turning freely–do this in both
directions. Make sure there is a click at each weight
increment of the adjustment knob. This click will help
you locate the proper alignment to select a given
weight increment.
3. You will notice that there are
weight increments from 2.5
to 20 lbs on both adjustment
knobs. To properly select
a given weight (20 lbs for
example), both adjustment
knobs should be rotated
until 20 is aligned with the
arrow located on the out-
ward edge of the Bowflex
®
nameplate (Fig. 1).
4. After confirming the proper rotational function of the
adjustment knob, turn each adjustment so that the
number 2.5 is aligned with the arrow in the Bowflex
®
nameplate.
5. With both adjustment knobs set to 2.5, pull the handle
straight up from the dumbbell. This will remove just
the handle from the base, leaving all of the weight
plates standing in the base. The handle without plates
represents the starting weight of 2.5 lbs.
6. You may increase the selected weight by rotating each
adjustment knob clockwise.
7. The dumbbell handle and weight plates are
symmetrical. This means that one may insert the
handle with either end facing the user provided that
you have selected the same weight number on both
ends of the dumbbell.
8. When either returning or removing the dumbbell
to or from the base, do so in a vertical motion,
perpendicular to the base. Try not to tilt the
dumbbell or move it laterally (parallel to the base)
until it is fully clear of the unselected weight plates.
2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20
Weight will increment in the following 8 steps :
Figure 1