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Power Rod® Resistance
Power Rod® rods are made from a special
composite material. Your rods are sheathed with
a protective black rubber coating. Each rod is
marked with its weight rating on the “Rod Cap”.
Adjusting And
Understanding
The Resistance
The standard
Bowflex® Blaze™
home gym comes with
210 pounds (95 kg)
of resistance (one
pair of 5 lb. (2.25 kg)
rods, two pair of 10 lb.
(4.5 kg) one pair of
30 lb. (13.5 kg) rods,
and one pair of 50 lb.
(22.5 kg) rods).
If you upgraded to a 310 lb. (140 kg) or 410 lb.
(186 kg) capacity you will have an additional
one or two pair of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) rods,
respectively.
Hooking the Power Rod®
Unit to the Cables
You may use one rod
or several rods in
combination, to create your
desired resistance level.
To hook multiple rods up
to one cable, bend the
closest rod toward the
cable and place the cable
hook through that rod cap.
You can then hook up the
next closest rod through
the same cable hook.
Hooking up the closest rod
first prevents rods from
crossing over the top of one another.
Safety
When hooking the
Power Rod® caps to
the cable hooks, do
not stand directly over
the tops of the rods.
Stand off to one side
when connecting and
disconnecting the
Power Rod® unit from
the cables.
When You Are Not Using Your Bowflex®
Blaze™ Home Gym
Disconnect the cables from the Power Rod® unit
when you are not using your Bowflex® Blaze™
home gym. Use the
rod binding strap
included with
your machine
to bind all the rods
together at the top.
You can also place
your cables and
grips through the
strap to keep them
out of the way.
The Workout Bench
Your Bowflex® Blaze™ home gym has a number
of seat and bench positions: flat bench forward,
flat bench back, 45° incline and free-sliding seat
extension.
To adjust the seat, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, then
slide the seat to one of the three locking holes on
the Seat Rail.
Release the Seat Rail Knob to secure when finished.
Removing the Bench:
The Bench easily attaches and releases from the
Seat. To attach the Bench, insert the half hinge
on the end of the Bench into the half hinge on
the seat. To remove the Bench, lift up on the long
portion and pull away from seat.
Flat Bench:
The Flat bench position is used for
most exercises. You may lock the
bench into a Back (closest to Power
Rod® unit) or Forward (farthest
from Power Rod® unit) position to
accommodate height/reach needs.
45° Incline Bench:
Start with a flat bench, following the
above instructions to release and
move the seat and bench. Lift the
bench while sliding the seat toward
the Power Rod® unit until the bench
back is resting against the Lat Tower.
Leg Extension:
Refer to page A-12 of the Assembly
Manual for instructions on installing
the Leg Extension Seat.
Free-Sliding Seat:
Remove the Bench, pull out the Seat Rail Knob,
give it half a turn and release to place the Seat in a
“free sliding” position for Aerobic Rowing.
Storing Your Bowflex® Blaze™ Home Gym
Folding your Bowflex® Blaze™ home gym for
storage is easy.
1) Lock the Seat and Bench into the flat position.
2) Remove all Power Rod® resistance and then
bind the Power Rod® unit with the rod binding
strap.
3) Ensure that the Leg Extension Lock-out Pin is
installed. (Refer to page A-9 for instructions.)
4) Remove the Seat Rail Knob from the seat rail.
5) Tilt the bench toward the Power Rod® unit.
6) While holding the Rear Leg with one hand,
disengage the seat Rail Pull Pin to allow the
Rear Leg to fold against the Seat Rail. (See
figure 8b on page A-7.)
7) Secure the bench by inserting the Seat Rail
Knob into the hole in the side of the Seat Rail
Bracket.
Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex®
Blaze™ Home Gym
Inspect your machine for any worn
or loose components prior to use.
Tighten or replace any worn or loose
components prior to use. Pay close
attention to cables, or belts and their
connections.
Clean the bench with a non-abrasive
household cleanser after each use.
This will keep it looking new. Do not
use automotive cleaner, which can
make the bench too “slick.”
Review all warning notices. The
safety and integrity designed into
a machine can only be maintained
when the equipment is regularly
examined for damage and repaired.
It is the sole responsibility of the
owner to ensure that regular
maintenance is performed. Worn
or damaged components shall be
replaced immediately or the equipment removed
from service until the repair is made. Only
manufacturer supplied components shall be used to
maintain/repair the equipment.
If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex®
Blaze™ home gym, please call our Customer
Service Department at 1-800-NAUTILUS (628-8458)
or by mail at: 16400 SE Nautilus Dr., Vancouver,
Washington, USA 98683.

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