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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your weight bench before using your weight bench.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2.
Read all instructions in this manual
and all
warnings on the weight bench
before using
the weight bench. Use the weight bench only
as described in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the weight
bench
indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the weight
bench
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the weight
bench
to mount, dismount, and use it.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the weight bench at all times.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
9. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
10. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg)
and a maximum total weight of 510 lbs. (231
kg). Do not place more than 210 lbs. (95 kg),
including a barbell and weights, on the
weight rests. Do not place more than 70 lbs.
(32 kg) on the leg lever. Note: The weight
bench does not include a barbell or weights.
11. Always place equal amounts of weight on
both ends of your barbell when using it.
12. Do not use a barbell that is longer than 5 ft.
(1.5 m ) with the weight bench.
13. When adding or removing weights, always
keep some weight on both ends of the bar-
bell and secure the barbell with the barbell
hooks to prevent the barbell from tipping.
14. When using the leg lever, place a barbell
with the same amount of weight on the
weight rests to balance the bench.
15. When using the backrest in an inclined posi-
tion or a level position, make sure that the
backrest support is inserted completely
through the uprights and turned to the
locked position.
16. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
