Understanding and testing the locking mechanism function
The Bowflex
™
SelectTech
™
Kettlebell features an exclusive locking mechanism designed to ensure proper and complete
selection of the weight plates as well as to ensure weight plate retention during the workout.
Fully understand the function of this mechanism and do tests of the mechanism regularly to make sure it
operates correctly.
Function
The locking mechanism provides two key functions:
1. The mechanism will only allow the adjustment knob to be rotated when the kettlebell handle is completely inserted
and engaging the kettlebell base.
2. The mechanism is designed to lock the kettlebell handle to the bottom plate if the adjustment knob is not fully
engaging the selected weight plates.
Purpose
The locking mechanism serves two important purposes:
1. The mechanism will prevent deselecting (dropping) weight plates from the kettlebell when it is NOT in the kettlebell
base.
2. The mechanism will prevent partial selection of the weight plates in which the plates are not fully supported and the
locking pin is not fully engaged.
Given the importance of this locking mechanism, it is critical that you understand how it operates, and periodically test it to
make sure it is functioning correctly.
Testing proper locking mechanism function
1. With the kettlebell handle set in the kettlebell base, turn the adjustment knob
to the number 8 (3.5). You will know you have fully and correctly selected
the number when you feel the adjustment knob settle into a notch (known
as a detent). You will also hear a slight, but audible, clicking noise that
corresponds with the detent locations for each number.
2. You should be able to withdraw the handle from the base leaving all the
weight plates behind.
3. With the handle removed from the base, grab the adjustment knob with your
other hand and gently attempt to turn the knob. The knob should not rotate.
Do not use too much force to try to turn the locked adjustment knob. Too much force can damage the
locking mechanism.
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