CASCADE OWNER’S MANUAL Important: Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner’s manual for future reference. FOR SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT BLADEZ FITNESS TOLL FREE: 866-325-2339 Bladez Fitness | 20155 Ellipse, Foothill Ranch, California 92610 | p.949.206.0330 | f.949.206.0013 | www.BladezFitness.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Introduction 03 Safety Information 04 Exercise Instruction 05 Training Guidelines 06 Workout and Stretching 10 Overview 12 Assembly Instructions 13 Console Operations 17 Exploded View Drawing 24 Parts List 25 Warranty 26
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of Bladez Fitness equipment. We hope you appreciate the style, quality, and value that exercisers around the world have come to expect from Bladez Fitness. If you have any questions, concerns or product issues, please call our Customer Service Team at 1-866-325-2339 or email us at CustomerSupport@BHNorthAmerica.com. Carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS This rower has been designed and constructed to provide maximum safety. Nevertheless, certain precautions should be taken when using exercise equipment. Read the whole manual before assembling and using the rower. Please observe the following safety precautions: 1. Keep children and pets away from this equipment at all times. DO NOT leave them unsupervised in the room where the rower is kept. 2.
EXERCISE INSTRUCTION Use of the rower offers various benefits; it can improve fitness, muscle tone, flexibility and circulation. When used in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet, it can help you lose weight. 1. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. It is advisable to undergo a complete physical examination. 2. Exercise at recommended level. Do not over exert yourself. 3. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop exercising immediately and consult your doctor. 4.
TRAINING GUIDELINES Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its benefits are: • Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance) • Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency • Decreased risk of coronary heart disease • Changes in body metabolism, e.g. losing weight • Delaying the physiological effects of age • Reduction in stress, increase in self-confidence, etc.
OXYGEN UPTAKE The effort that you can exert over a prolonged period of time is limited by your ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles. Regular vigorous exercise produces a training effect that can increase your aerobic capacity by as much as 20 to 30%. An increased VO2 Max indicates an increased ability of the heart to pump blood, of the lungs to ventilate oxygen, and of the muscles to take up oxygen.
HEART RATE As you exercise, your heart beat increases. This is often used as a measure of the required intensity of an exercise. You need to exercise hard enough to condition your circulatory system, and increase your pulse rate, but not enough to strain your heart. Your initial level of fitness is important when developing an exercise program for you. When starting, you can get a good training effect with a heart rate of 110-120 beats per minute (BPM).
MUSCLE SORENESS For the first week or so, muscle soreness may be the only indication you have that you are on an exercise program. This, of course, does depend on your overall fitness level. A confirmation that you are on the correct program is a very slight soreness in most major muscle groups. This is quite normal and will disappear in a matter of days. If you experience major discomfort, you may be on a program that is too advanced, or you have increased your program too rapidly.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES Head Rolls Rotate your head to the right for one count while feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck. Next, rotate your head back for one count, stretching your chin to the ceiling. Rotate your head to the left for one count, and finally, drop your head to your chest for one count. Shoulder Lifts Lift your left shoulder up toward your ear for one count. Then lift your right shoulder up for one count as you lower your left shoulder.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together with your knees pointing outward. Pull your feet as close into your groin as possible. Gently push your knees towards the floor. Hold for 15 counts. Toe Touches Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting your back and shoulders relax as you stretch toward your toes. Reach down as far as you can and hold for 15 counts. Hamstring Stretches Sit with your right leg extended.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Fit the Front Stabilizer (F) to the Main Frame (B) and secure it with 2 of M8xP1.25x55L Carriage Bolts (I-1), 2 Flat Washers (I-2), and two Nuts (I-3). Make sure they are securely tightened. STEP 2 Fit Pedal Holder (E) to the Main Frame (B) and secure it with 4 M8xP1.25x20L Screws (I-4) and 4 Flat Washers (I-2). Remarks: Do not screw one set of the M8xP1.25x20L Screws and Flat Washers too tightly at one time.
STEP 3 Please remove the M8xP1.25x20L Screws (H-3) and Flat Washers (H-2) on the rear Stabilizer (G). Then fit and attach the rear Stabilizer (G) with slide rail (H-12) with the M8xP1.25x20L Screws (H-3) and Flat Washers (H-2). Remarks: Do not screw one set of the M8xP1.25x20L Screws and Flat Washers too tightly at one time. It is better to fix the four sets firmly at the same time to allow you to change angles and to level easily. STEP 4 1.
STEP 5 Please remove the M8xP1.25x20L Screws (H-3) and Flat Washers (H2) on the Main Frame (B), then insert the slide rail (H-12) to the main frame (B) and attach using M8xP1.25x20L Screws (H-3) and Flat Washers (H-2). Remarks: Do not screw one set of the M8xP1.25x20L Screws and Flat washers too tightly at one time. It is better to fix the eight sets firmly at the same time to allow you to change angles and to level easily.
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Release the Adjustment Knob (H-15) and put out the Rail (H-12). 2. Turn the rail 90 degree then insert the rail into the notch on the Frame 3. Use the adjustment Knob to lock the rail onto the Frame. MOVING INSTRUCTIONS Raise up the Rear Stabilizer (G) and push the rower machine when you want to move it.
CONSOLE OPERATIONS DISPLAY FUNCTION ITEM SPM TIME/500M METERS CALORIES STROKES DESCRIPTION Stroke per minute. Display range 0~999. Workout time display during rowing. Display range 0:00~99:59. *Computer will display the time needed to row 500 meters according to current speed every 6 seconds. Rowing distance. Display range 0~9999. Burned calories during rowing. Display range 0~9999 Cals. Number of completed rowing strokes. Display range: 0~9999. Scan every 6 seconds with Total Strokes.
BUTTON FUNCTION ITEM UP DOWN ENTER RESET START/ STOP RECOVERY DESCRIPTION Setting selection. Increase resistance level. Setting selection. Decrease resistance level. Confirm setting or selection. Reset Hold for 2 seconds, computer will reboot. Clear setting value. Return to main menu after finishing a workout. Start or Stop rowing training. Test heart rate recovery status. POWER ON Plug in power supply, computer will power on and display all segments on LCD for 2 seconds.
4. Press START/STOP key to start workout. Press UP or DOWN to adjust resistance level. 5. When targeted workout value counts down to 0, the alarm from the console will sound and workout stops. 6. Press START/STOP key to pause workout. Press RESET to return to Main Menu. PROGRAM MODE Choose a preset workout program. 1. Press UP or DOWN to select Program mode and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Press UP or DOWN to select a specific preset workout program (P1~P12) and press ENTER to confirm. 3.
H.R.C. MODE Target a Heart Rate for the workout. 1. Press UP or DOWN to select H.R.C. mode and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Press UP or DOWN to set AGE, and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Press UP or Down to select 55%.75%.90% or TA (Target Heart Rate)(default: 100). *Formula: (220-Age) X ___%. *Example: Age 25 choosing 75%, you will target your heart rate to (220-25) x 75%= 146/ min. 4. Press UP or DOWN to set RESISTANCE LEVEL, TIME(or Meters), STROKES and CALORIES, and press ENTER to confirm.
RACE MODE Race against the computer. 1. Press UP or DOWN to select Race Mode and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Press UP or DOWN to preset Challenge level and press ENTER to confirm. (Total level =15, Default time= 0:30 TIME/500M, Default distance=500M). 3. Press START/STOP key to start workout. Press UP or DOWN to adjust resistance level. 4. When PC or User finishes the rowing distance, computer will stop and show PC win or User win. 5. Press START/STOP key to pause workout. Press RESET to return to main menu.
USER MODE Preset your own workout profile. 1. Press UP or DOWN to select USER mode and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Press UP or DOWN to set resistance level of each column, and press ENTER to set the next resistance column. (Total resistance column = 16). 3. Hold on pressing MODE to finish or quit setting. 4. Press UP or DOWN to set RESISTANCE LEVEL, TIME(or Meters), STROKES and CALORIES, and press ENTER to confirm. (User can ONLY choose between time and meter. Both cannot be set at the same time.) 5.
1.0 1.0 < F1 < 2.0 2.0 < F < 2.9 3.0 < F < 3.9 4.0 < F < 5.9 6.0 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR BELOW AVERAGE POOR TROUBLE SHOOTING E-2 Check if cables were well connected or damaged. ATTENTION! ALL PRESET DATA WILL BE LOST WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE POWER (ADAPTOR) FROM THE POWER OR WALL OUTLET.
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PARTS LIST To order replacement parts: provide your customer service representative with the product model number and the part number located on the Parts List below, along with the quantity you require. NO. A A-1 B B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 B-9 B-10L B-10R B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 B-18 B-19 C C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 D D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 E E-1 DESCRIPTION Computer Screw M5x10l Main Frame Console Bracket Screw M6xp1.
WARRANTY RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY Bladez Fitness will repair or replace, free of charge, at its option, parts that are defective as a result of material or workmanship. The parts replacement warranty coverage is One (1) year on the main frame and One (1) year on other parts and labor. Warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER • Pre-delivery set-up. • Components that require replacement due to dirt or lack of regular maintenance.
