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PATENT PENDING
USER'S MANUAL
Model No. 831.150360
Serial No.
The serial number can be found in the
location shown below. Write the serial
number in the space above.
Serial Number Decal
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before
using this equipment. Save this
manual for future reference.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the WEIDER PRO 205 HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Weight Bench. The versatile PRO 205 Weight Bench is Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding designed to be used with your own weight set (not holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod- included) to develop every major muscle group of the uct model number and serial number before calling. body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic The model number is 831.1
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part refers to the key number of the part. The second number refers to the quantity needed for assembly. 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. M8 Nylon Locknut (7)–11 M10 Nylon Locknut (4)–3 1" Round Inner Cap (14)–3 M4 x 25mm Screw (10
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ASSEMBLY ® Before beginning assembly, carefully read the • As you assemble the WEIDER PRO 205, make following information and instructions: sure that all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. ® • Place all parts of the WEIDER PRO 205 in a cleared area and remove the packing materials; THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE do not dispose of the packing materials until REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: assembly is completed. • Two (2) adjustable wrenches • Read each assembly step before you begin. •
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3. Attach the Cross Brace (21) to the Left Upright (1) 3 with two M8 x 68mm Bolts (8), two M8 Washers (2), 22 and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (7). Use the upper two 8 holes, as shown. Attach the Cross Brace (21) to the Right Upright (22) with two M8 x 68mm Bolts (8), two M8 2 1 Washers (2), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (7). 7 Tighten all M8 Nylon Locknuts (7) used in steps 2 2 and 3. 7 21 Do not use these Holes 8 4. Press a 1” Round Inner Cap (14) into each end of Adjustment 4 the Adjustment Tube (13). B
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7. Press two 38mm x 50mm Inner Caps (16) into the 7 Leg Lever (23). Press a 1” Round Inner Cap (14) 4 into the Leg Lever. Press a 1” Angled Round Cap (11) onto the Leg Lever. 23 Lubricate an M10 x 75mm Bolt (5). Attach the Leg 16 20 Lever (23) to the Front Leg (20) with the M10 x 5 75mm Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (4). Do not 11 Lubricate overtighten the Nylon Locknut. Slide the Weight Stop (28) onto the Leg Lever (23). 28 14 16 8. Attach both Backrest Brackets (12) to the Backrest 8 (15) with
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10. Attach the Seat (18) to the Bench Frame (19) with 10 two M6 x 16mm Screws (6). 18 19 6 11. Press 3/4” Round Inner Caps (25) into the ends of 11 26 all three Pad Tubes (27). 26 23 27 26 Insert a Pad Tube (27) through the indicated hole in the Leg Lever (23). Insert another Pad Tube through the other hole in the Leg Lever. Insert the remaining Pad Tube through the hole in the Front Leg (20). 25 27 25 Slide two Foam Pads (26) onto each Pad Tube (27). 26 27 20 26 12. Be sure that all parts have
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ADJUSTING THE WEIDER PRO 205 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 11 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise poster to see the correct form for each exercise. Refer also to the exer- cise information accompanying your weight set (not included) for additional exercises. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight
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STORING THE WEIGHT BENCH ® The WEIDER PRO 205 weight bench is designed to be 20 folded into a compact storage position when it is not in use. First remove the Adjustment Tube (13). Lay the Backrest (15) on the Bench Frame (19). 13 Fold the Bench Frame (19) up, as shown in the inset drawing. Fold down the Front Leg (20). Set the Adjustment Tube (13) into the upper adjustment brack- 15 19 13 ets to hold the Bench Frame in place. 15 19 10
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM We have not specified an exact length of time for each • Muscle Building workout, or a specific number of repetitions or sets for each exercise. It is very important to avoid overdoing it In order to increase the size and strength of your mus- during the first few months of your exercise program, cles, you must push your muscles to a high percent- and to progress at your own pace. If you experience age of th
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building workout, 1 minute after each set if you are STAYING MOTIVATED doing a toning workout, and 30 seconds after each set if you are doing a weight loss workout. Plan to spend For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself with the chart on page 13 of this manual can be photocopied equipment and learning the proper form for each exer- and used to schedule and record your workouts. List cise. the date, exercises performed, weight, and number
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EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS MONDAY Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS WEDNESDAY Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE THURSDAY Date: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS FRIDAY Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. 13
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.150360 R1096A Key Part Key Part No. Qty. No. Description No. Qty. No. Description 1 1 132202 Left Upright 17 1 132144 Right Barbell Lock Pin 2 4 014012 M8 Washer 18 1 132188 Seat 3 4 013001 M8 x 48mm Carriage Bolt 19 1 132151 Bench Frame 4 3 012033 M10 Nylon Locknut 20 1 132146 Front Leg 5 3 132138 M10 x 75mm Bolt 21 1 132206 Cross Brace 6 6 132137 M6 x 16mm Screw 22 1 132203 Right Upright 7 11 012002 M8 Nylon Locknut 23 1 132149 Leg Lever 8 4 013047 M8 x 68mm Bolt 24 1 1
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.150360 R1096A 26 26 25 25 15 27 25 25 25 27 25 14 6 26 12 7 13 29 14 17 6 7 22 30 7 2 7 8 4 1 7 18 7 5 7 21 2 16 7 19 4 7 24 8 9 2 23 6 6 16 10 16 3 11 5 28 20 14 16 3 16 15
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® The model number and serial number of your WEIDER PRO 205 Model No. 831.150360 are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal. All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or QUESTIONS? special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free If you find that: numbers listed at the left. • you need help assembling or ® When requesting he
