iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Toreducetheriskofseriousinjury, readthefollowing important precau-
tionsbefore using the weight bench.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before 11. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
using the weight bench. Use the weight tion while exercising.
bench only as described in this manual. 12. Do not use a barbell that is longer than
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure seven feet with the weight bench.
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
13. Always make sure there is an equal amount
of weight on each side of your barbell when
you are using it. Always keep some weight
on both ends of the barbell when adding or
removing weights to prevent the barbell from
tipping.
moisture and dust. Do not put the weight 14. When you are using the leg lever, place a
bench in a garage or covered patio, or near barbell with the same amount of weight on
water, the weight rests to balance the bench.
.
.
.
Use the weight bench only on a level surface. 15. Always exercise with apartner. When you
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to are performing bench press exercises, your
protect the floor, partner should stand behind you to catch the
Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time the weight bench is used. Replace
any worn parts immediately.
Make sure the set screws attaching the
Olympic adapters are properly tightened
each time the adapters are used.
8. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the weight bench at all times.
9. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
barbell if you cannot complete a repetition.
16. Make sure that the adjustment knobs are
inserted completely and tightened into the
uprights before beginning any exercise.
17. When you put weight on the weight rests,
make sure you put at least ten pounds on the
leg lever to balance the weight bench.
18. Always remove the cud post from the front
leg before performing leg curls with the leg
lever.
10. The weight bench is designed to support a19. Do not sit on the top end of the backrest;
maximum user weight of 300 pounds, and a this will cause the weight bench to tip.
maximum total weight of 610 pounds. Do not
place more than 310 pounds, including a bar- 20. if you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
bell and weights, on the weight rests. Do not exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
place more than 150 pounds on the leg lever, ing down.
Note: The weight bench does not include a
barbell or weights.
WARNING: Beforebeg nn,ngthisoranyexerciseprogram,consu,yourphysician.This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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