Body Craft M300 User manual

M300 STRENGTH TRAINING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Bodycraft is a division of Recreation Supply Inc.
P.O. BOX 181
Sunbury, OH 43074
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations and thank you for selecting the M300 strength training system.
The M300 offers an impressive array of strength training exercises to develop
every major muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is cardiovascular
fitness, a shapely, toned body or dramatic muscle size and strength, the M300
will help you achieve the specific results you want.
For your safety and benefit, read this manual and the accompanying literature
before using the M300. Keep this manual for future reference.
If you have additional questions, please call your local dealer or our customer
service department at 800-990-5556 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Eastern Time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
There is a risk assumed by individuals who use this type of equipment.
Before beginning this or any other exercise program consult your physician.
This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or persons
with pre-existing health problems. Recreation Supply, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through use of this product.
1.This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its
proper function.
2.Clean pads and frame on a regular basis. We recommend warm,
soapy water. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemicals.
3.Inspect and tighten all parts before every use. Replace any worn
parts immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
4.Keep children away from the M300 at all times.
5.Keep your hands away from cables and pulleys during operation.
Keep your hands away from moving parts other than the designated
handles.
6.When adjusting the seat, make sure the spring pin is fully engaged.
If not, the seat may slip and cause serious injury.
7.Make certain all cables are seated within the pulleys before every use.
8.Exercise with care to avoid injury.
9.If unsure about the proper use of the M300 strength
training system call your local dealer or our customer
service department at 800-990-5556.

OVERVIEW
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BASE FRAME
FRONT UPRIGHT
TOP FRAME
REAR UPRIGHT
SEAT SUPPORT
ADJ. SEAT ARM
LEG EXTENSION ARM
BACK PAD ADJUSTER
GUIDE ROD
WEIGHT GUARD
PRESS ARM SELECTOR
PRESS ARM
LAT BAR
CURL BAR
FOOT PLATE
REAR STABILIZER
ADJ PULLEY BLOCK
LAT BAR HOLDER
WEIGHT PLATE
TOP PLATE
SELECT ROD
AB CRUNCH
ANKLE STRAP
SINGLE CURL
LINK CHAIN
TOP CABLE
AB CABLE
SEAT PAD
BACK PAD
FOAM ROLLER HOLDER
1/2" ROUND TUBE
1" AXLE
FOAM PAD
FOAM SHEATH
HAND GRIP
1/2" AXLE
FOAM TUBE
SLEEVE
1-1/4" X 130mm HAND GRIP
1-1/6" X 120mm HAND GRIP
PARTS LIST
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
01/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/41" 2" 3" 4" 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/45" 6"
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1" T END PLUG
HOOK PLATE OF LAT BAR
COLLAR OF LAT BAR
SEALING RING OF LAT BAR
SNAP HOOK
SELECTOR PIN
RUBBER DONUT
1" STOPPER
1/2" STOPPER
NONSKID FOOT PLATE STICKER
LARGE PULLEY
SMALL PULLEY
50 X 50mm END CAP
50mm SQ. PLUG
45mm SQ. PLUG
50 X 100mm PLUG
1" PLUG
PLASTIC GUIDE ROD HOLDER
1/2" PLUG
3/8" BUSHING
1" STEEL BUSHING
1/2" BUSHING
SPRING KNOB
POP PIN
ADJ. STOPPER
TOP PLATE BOLT
3/8" X 4-3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 3-1/8" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 3" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 2-3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 1-3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8" X 2-3/4" THREADED HEX BOLT
3/8" X 1" THREADED HEX BOLT
5/16" X 1/2" THREADED HEX BOLT
3/8" X 5/8" INNER HEX SCREW
5/16" X 5/8" INNER HEX SCREW
3/8" X 5/8" SET SCREW
5/16" X 1/2" SET SCREW
5/16" X 1/4" SET SCREW
M6 X 6mm SET SCREW
3/8" WASHER
5/16" WASHER
5/16" SPRING WASHER
3/8" NYLON NUT
5/16" NYLON NUT
FOAM TUBE OF LAT BAR HOLDER
1/2" X 3-1/4" HEX HEAD BOLT
1/2" X 3" HEX HEAD BOLT
1/2" WASHER
1/2" NYLON NUT
PARTS LIST
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
01/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/41" 2" 3" 4" 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/45" 6"
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55A
STEP 1 Main Frame Assembly
To ease the assembly process, do not tighten bolts until instructed.
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1.Attach Rear Stabilizer (18) to the Base Frame (1) using two 3/8" X 3-1/8" Hex Head Bolts (67), four 3/8"
Washers (80) and two 3/8" Nylon Nuts (83).
2.Attach the Front Upright (2) to the Base Frame (1) using two 3/8" X 3" Hex Bolts (68), four 3/8" Washers
(80) and two 3/8" Nylon Nuts (83). Attach the Rear Upright (4) to the Rear Stabilizer (18) as shown,
using two 1/2" Washers (87) and two 1/2" Nylon nuts (88). Cap the left and right sides of the Rear
Stabilizer (18) with two 50 X 50mm End Caps (53).
3.Insert four Plastic Guide Rod Holders (57) into the Base Frame (1) and the Top Guide Rod Retainer
welded on the Top Frame (3) as shown. Slide a Rubber Donut (47) onto one end of each Guide Rod (9)
and then insert the Guide Rod (9) into the Plastic Guide Rod Holders (57) in Base Frame (1) as shown.
Slide each 10 lbs Weight Plate (21) over the Guide Rods (9). Make certain that each plate is oriented
with the selector hole on bottom and facing forward. Attach the Selector Rod (23) to the Top Plate (22)
with the Top Plate Bolt (65). Slide the Top Plate (22) and Selector Rod (23) onto the Guide Rods (9).
4.While making sure that
the Guide Rods (9) are
inserted into the holes
the Top Guide Rod
Retainer, attach the Top
Frame (3) to the Front
Upright (2) using two
3/8" X 3-1/8" Hex Bolts
(67), four 3/8" Washers
(80) and two 3/8" Nylon
Nuts (83).
5.Attach the Rear Uprights
(4) to the Top Frame (3)
using 1/2" X 3" Hex Bolt
(86A), 1/2" x 3-1/4" Hex
Head Bolt (86), three
1/2" Washers (87) and
one 1/2" Nylon Nut (88).
Insert 50mm Sq. Plugs
(54) into the Top Frame
(3) and Rear Uprights
(4).
6.Attach the Lat Bar Holder
(20) to the Top Frame (3)
using two 5/16" X 1/2"
Threaded Hex Bolts (73)
and two 5/16" Washers
(81).
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STEP 2 Seat Frame Assembly
1.Attach the Seat Support (5) to the Front Upright (2) using two 3/8" X 3-1/8" Hex Bolts (67), four 3/8"
Washers (80) and two 3/8" Nylon Nuts (83).
2.Attach the Seat Support (5) to the Base Frame (1) using one 3/8" X 4-3/4" Hex Bolt (66), two 3/8"
Washers (80) and one 3/8" Nylon Nut (83).
3.Attach the Seat Pad (30) to the Adj. Seat Arm (6) using two 3/8" X 2-3/4" Threaded Hex Bolts (71)
and two 3/8" Washers (80), then insert the Adj Seat Arm (6) into the Seat Support (5). Insert two
50mm Sq. Plugs (54) into Adj. Seat Arm (6).
4.Attach the Leg Extension Arm (7) to the Seat Support (5) using the 1/2" Axle (37). Fasten the 1/2"
Axle (37) using two 5/16" Spring Washers (82), two 5/16" Washers (81) and two 5/16" X 5/8" Inner
Hex Screws (75). Insert two 50mm Sq. Plugs (54) into each end of the Leg Extension Arm (7).
5.Insert a Foam Roller Holder (32) into the hole in the Leg Extension Arm (7) and into the hole in the
Adj. Seat Arm (6). Moisten the inside hole of each Foam Pad (35) with water and slide onto each end
of the Foam Roller Holders (32). Attach a 1" Plug (56) onto each end of the Foam Roller Holders
(32).
6.Attach the Back Pad (31) to the Back Pad Adjuster (8) using two 3/8" X 1" Threaded Hex Bolts (72)
and two 3/8" Washers (80), then insert the Back Pad Adjuster (8) into the Front Upright (2). Insert a
45mm Sq. Plug (55) into the end of the Back Pad Adjuster (8).
7.Attach the Foot Plate (17) to the Base Frame (1) by aligning the holes and inserting the 1/2" Round
Tube (33). Insert two 1/2" Plugs (58) into the 1/2" Round Tube (33).
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STEP 3 Assemble Press Arm
1.Attach the Press Arm Selector (11) to the Top Frame (3) by aligning the holes and
inserting the 1" Axle (34). Lock into place with the pre-installed 3/8" X 1/2" Set
Screw (76).
2.Attach the Press Arm (12) to the Press Arm Selector (11) by aligning holes and
inserting the 1" Pivot Axle (34). Lock into place with pre-installed Set Screw (76).
Insert two 50mm Sq. Plugs (54) into the Press Arm (12) and four 50mm Sq. Plugs
(54) into the Press Arm Selector (11).
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T1
T2
T3
T5
T4
T6
T7
T9
T10
T8
TOP CABLE (28)
T10
T3,T4,T5
T3
T4
T5
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T2
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T6
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T7
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T1
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STEP 1 T3
T4
STEP 2
T4
T5
T8
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T9
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STEP 4 Top Cable Assembly
Assemble Cables and Pulleys simultaneously
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Insert the threaded end of the Top Cable (28) into the bottom of the slot in the front of the Top
Frame (3) as shown in T1, and route over top of the two pulleys mounted in the Top Frame (3), then
down and over the left side (as if sitting on seat) pulley in the Press Arm Selector (11), under the
pulley mounted in the Front Upright (2), as shown in T4, over the right side pulley in the Press Arm
Selector (11), then under the pulley mounted in the Front Upright (2) as shown in T6, up and over
the pulley mounted on the Top Frame (3).
 as shown in T7, down and around the top pulley in the Adj. Pulley Block (19) as shown in T8, up
and over left side pulley above the weight stack on Top Frame (3), then down to the weight stack.
Screw the cable end into the Selector Rod (as shown in T10).
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ball with hook end bolt end
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AB CABLE (29)
A6
A5
A4
T8
A3
A2
A1
A6
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STEP 5 AB Cable Assembly
1
A5
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A4
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T8
19
Route the AB Cable (29) through the lower slot, over the pulley in the Front Upright (2) as
shown in A6, down to the pulley mounted on the Base Frame (1) as shown in A5, then up and
over the lower pulley on Adj. Pulley Block (19) as shown in A4, down to the furthest back pulley
on the Base Frame (1) as shown in A3 & A2, then forward to the Leg Extension Arm (7) as
shown in A1. Make sure the AB Cable (29) runs under both pulleys on the Base Frame (1) and
under the pulley on the Leg Extension Arm (7).
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ball with hook endball with hook end
A1
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STEP 6
1. Attach Weight Guard (10) to Base Frame (1) and Top Guide Rod Retainer welded
on Top Frame (3), using four 5/16" Washers (81) and four 5/16" X 1/2" Hex Bolts
(73).
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Assembly is complete! Please take the following steps before using the gym:
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7.
Make certain all bolts are tightened securely.
Make certain all cables are seated into all pulley grooves. A cable rubbing
against steel will peel the nylon coating, voiding warranty and resulting in a
need for replacement.
Pre-stretch the cables. Put the Weight Selector Pin (46) in the bottom hole on
the weight stack. Pull on the cables with great force, helping remove any
kinks and providing any initial cable stretch.
Be aware the cables can loosen and slightly stretch upon initial use.
The cables should be adjusted as tight as possible, but no so tight as to lift
the Top Plate (22) above the weight stack. Be certain to secure the jam nuts
after adjustments are made.
For better performance, apply a household lubricant (such as silicone) to any
adjustable areas and to the Guide Rods (9).
Enjoy many years of a Fit Lifestyle.
Thank you for purchasing the M300 Gym. If You have any
questions, please call your local BodyCraft dealer or call our
customer service department at 800-990-5556