IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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.
Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
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that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
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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.
Use the weight bench only as described in
this manual.
The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
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Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while using the weight bench.
The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 Ibs. (136 kg),
and a maximum total weight of 510 Ibs. (231
kg). Do not place more than 210 Ibs. (95
kg), including a barbell and weights, on the
weight rests. Note: No barbell or weights are
included.
Always exercise with a partner. When you
are performing bench press exercises, your
partner should stand behind you to catch the
barbell if you cannot complete a repetition.
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Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the weight
bench in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
Place the weight bench on a level surface,
with enough clearance around the weight
bench to mount, dismount, and use the
weight bench.
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Always place the same amount of weight
on both ends of the barbell. While adding or
removing weights, always keep some weight
on both ends of the barbell to prevent the
barbell from tipping.
Before using the weight bench, make sure
that the two knobs are fully engaged in
adjustment holes.
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Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the weight bench at all times.
14. 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.
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