Bowflex BD1090 User Manual
Getting to know your Bowflex
®
SelectTech
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Dumbbells
The Bowflex
®
SelectTech
®
dumbbells are shipped fully
assembled, one dumbbell to a box. After carefully remov-
ing the dumbbell from its 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 dumb-
bell are performing according their specifications.
ing the dumbbell from its 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 dumb-
bell are performing according their specifications.
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.
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.
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 10
to 90 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
to 90 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 10 is aligned with the arrow in the Bowflex
number 10 is aligned with the arrow in the Bowflex
®
nameplate.
5. With both adjustment knobs set to 10, 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 (Fig. 2.). The
handle
remove just the
handle from the
base, leaving all of
the weight plates
standing in the
base (Fig. 2.). The
handle
without
plates represents
the starting weight
of 10 lbs.
the starting weight
of 10 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.
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.
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.
Weight will increment in the following 17 steps:
Figure 1
Figure 2
1090 Dumbbell Weight
Selection Increments
10
15
0
5
0
5
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
15
0
5
0
5
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Do not drop the dumbbell from a height of
more than 12 inches. Dropping will damage
the weight plates and locking mechanism, and
could void the warranty on this product.
more than 12 inches. Dropping will damage
the weight plates and locking mechanism, and
could void the warranty on this product.
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