Bowflex TreadClimber 5000 - Manual (Page 12)

8 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Before You Start
1. Make sure you have verified or calibrated your machine as outlined in Step 19 of the Assembly Manual or the
“Maintenance” section in this manual before using your Bowflex ® TreadClimber ® exercise machine for the first time.
2. Determine your workout mode (treadmill, stair-stepper or TreadClimber ® mode).
Note: If you are working out in treadmill mode, you must lock the treadles by following the locking procedure in the
Locking the Treadles section in this manual.
3. Follow the procedure in the Adjusting Workout Level Settings section in this manual to adjust the workout level
settings on the Hydraulic Cylinders.
Do not stand on the machine while adjusting hydraulic resistance settings.
4. If you are using the Heart Rate Monitor, obey the heart rate transmitter chest-strap directions 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.
• Power is switched on using the Main Power Switch near the incoming power cord plug.
• Power is supplied to the motor and console only when the unit is plugged in and the Main Power Switch is
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.
• Put the power cord along the side of the TreadClimber ® 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 position 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.
• The console will NOT power up if the Safety Key is not properly inserted into the Safety
Keyhole.
• In the event of an emergency, you may need to pull the Safety Key out while the
TreadClimber ® 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).
Main Power Switch “On” Main Power Switch “Off”
Safety Key and Cord
Read and follow the Important Safety Information in this manual. Make sure that any other machine users review
the same Important Safety Information and that the manual is available to them.