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IMPORTA T PRECAUTIO S
WAR I G: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench.
Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through
the use of the weight bench.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over age 35 or persons with
pre-existing health problems.
2. 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 adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in a
commercial, 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 regular-
ly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7.
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, on the weight rests. Do
not place more than 130 lbs (59 kg) on the leg
lever. ote: The weight bench does not
include a barbell or weights.
8. Always keep children under age 12 and
pets away from the weight bench.
9.
Wear appropriate clothes while exercising; do
not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the weight bench. Wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
10. Always keep hands and feet away from mov-
ing parts.
11.
Before you use the weight bench, make sure
that the backrest brace is fully inserted into a
slot in the frame.
12.
Before you use the weight rests, make sure
that the weight rest pins are fully inserted
through the weight rests and through the
uprights.
13. Do not use a barbell that is longer than 6 ft.
(1.8 m) with the weight bench.
14. Always exercise with a partner. When you
perform the bench press exercise, your part-
ner should stand behind you to catch the bar-
bell if you cannot complete a repetition.
15. 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.
