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WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER
User's Manual
Serial Number Decal (under seat)
• Assembly
• Adjustments
• Part List and Drawing
_CAUTION
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ........................................................... 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .............................................................. 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4 ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5 ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................... 11 EXERCISE GUIDELINES ............................
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 11o Use the curl bar only with the weight clips using the weight benchLUse the weight provided with the bench. bench only as described in this manual. 12. Do not use a barbell that is longer than six 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure feat with the weight bench. that all users of the weight b
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile PROFORM® reading this manual,call 1-800--4-MY-HOME® C740 weight bench. The weight bench offersan (1-800--469-4663). To help us assist you, please note impressive array of weight stations designed to devel- the product model number and serial number before op every major muscle group of the body. Whether calling. The model number is 831.150310. The serial your goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle number can be found on a decal att
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ASSEMBLY • As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all Make Things Easier for Yourself partsare oriented as shown in the drawings. Everything in this manual is designed to ensure • For help identifying small parts, use the PART that the weight bench can be assembled suc- TI I T. cessfullyby anyone. However, it is importantto realize that the versatile weight bench has many The following tools (not included) are required parts and that the assembly processwill take for assembly: time. Most pe
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2. Locate the Left Upright (68), which has a name decal in the indicated location. Press a 25mm ,_25 Round Inner Cap (20) into the Upright. Press a 2" x 3" Inner Cap (25) into the top of the Upright, Attach the Left Upright (68) to the indicated Upright Foot (33) with two M16 x 68mm Button Bolts (64), four M10 Washers (53), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (56). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. Make sure that the Locknute are on the same side as the M10 Nylon Locknuts (56) on the Stabilizer (6). 53 Na
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Attach a Small Base Foot (70) to the Bench Base 5. 5 64 (2) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (52), Press a Notched Square Inner Cap (27) into the bottom of 53 the Bench Base. Press a Notched Square Inner Cap (27) into the Bench Frame (1). Attach the Bench Base (2) to the Bench Frame 27 (1) with two M10 x 68mm Button Bolt (64), two 56 M10 Washers (53), and two M1O Nylon Locknuts (56). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. -2 7O 27 i L---52 6. Note: The weight bench can be adjusted to be used with either a mid-
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8. Slide the Right Weight Rest (17) onto the Right Updght (5). Insert the Weight Rest Pin (43) into the Weight Rest and an adjustment hole in the Upright from the side shown. Rotate the Pin down so that it wraps around the back of the Upright. Repeat this step with the Left Weight Rest 43 (not shown) and the Left Upright (not shown). Hole 9, Lubricatean M10 x 88mm ButtonBolt (42) with grease. Attach the Adjustment Lever (29) to the tube on the bottom of the Bench Frame (1) with the Bolt and an M
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11. Insertthe Backrest Bracket (16) through the slot 11 in the Bench Frame (1) and under the Adjustment 10 Lever (29). Make sure that the M1O x 72mm Flat Head Screw (46) is under the Backrest Bracket arm. 56 Lubricate an M10 x 155mm Button Bolt (57) with grease. Attach the Backrest Tubes (10) to the Bench Frame (1) with the Bolt, two M16 Washers (53), and an M1O Nylon Locknut (56). Do net overtighten the Locknut; the backrest Tubes must be able to pivot easily. 29 16 57 Lubricate 12. Attach the
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14. Slide a Short Pad Tube (34) into a hole in the Leg 14 Lever (8). Wet both sides of the Pad Tube with soapy water. Slide two Large Pads (35) onto the 38 37 35 Pad Tube as shown. Press two Large Pad Caps (36) into the Pad Tube. Repeat with the other Short Pad Tube and the Leg Lever. Slide the Long Pad Tube (66) into the hole in the Leg Station Attachment (14). Wet both sides of the Pad Tube with soapy water. Slide two Small Pads (37) onto the Tube as shown. Press two 35 Small Pad Caps (38) int
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ADJUSTMENTS The weight bench is designed to be used with your own weight set (not included).The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 13 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Refer also to the exercise information accompanying your weight set for additional exercises. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any wom
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ADJUSTING THE BENCH WIDTH / To adjust the width of the bench to use either a mid- width barbell or an Olympic barbell, remove the indi- cated M10 x 72mm Button Screw (44), the M10 Washer (53), the two M10 x 78mm Button Bolt (65), 65 44 and the two M10 Nylon Locknuts (56) from the Crossbar (3). Refer to assembly step 6 for instructions on how to reassemble the Crossbar (3) at the desired width. 56 ATTACHING THE CURL POST For some exercises, the Curl Post (9) must be attached to the weight bench.
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building Determiningthe exact lengthof time for each workout, To increase the size and strength of your muscles, as well as the number of repetitions or sets completed, push them close to their maximum capacity.Your mus- is an individual matter. It is important to avoid overdo- cles will continuallyadapt and grow as you progres- ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro- sively increase
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into ideal resting pedods are: each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout building workout. is an effective way to increase flexibility. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. STAYING MOTIVATED • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. For m
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MONDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: / / WEDNESDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: / / THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: / / FRIDAY EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. 15
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART This chart is providedto help you identifythe small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST inthe center of this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to see if it has been pre-assembled. If a part is missing, call toll-free 1-800-99g-3756. 25mm Square Inner Cap (26) 25mm Round Inner Cap (20) MIO
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PART LISTmModel No. 831.150320 R0803B Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Bench Frame 39 1 Weight Tube 2 1 Bench Base 40 1 Olympic Adapter 3 1 Crossbar 41 2 Adjustment Lever Bushing 4 1 Inner Crossbar 42 1 M10 x 88mm ButtonBolt 5 1 Right Upright 43 2 Adjustment Pin 6 2 Stabilizer 44 5 M10 x 72mm ButtonScrew 7 2 Support 45 10 M10 x 93mm ButtonBolt 8 1 Leg Lever 46 1 M10 x 72mm Flat Head Screw 9 1 Curl Post 47 1 M6 x 63mm Screw t0 2 BackrestTube 48 4 M6 x 16mm Screw 11 1 Seat 49
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