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Model No. 831.150302
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WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER
User’s Manual
Serial Number Decal (under seat)
• Assembly
• Adjustments
• Part List and Drawing
Patent Pending
CAUTION
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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manu-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PART IDENTIFICATIO
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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 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 weig
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® ® Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER PRO reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME 235 weight bench. The weight bench offers an impres- (1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note sive array of weight stations designed to develop the product model number and serial number before every major muscle group of the body. Whether your calling. The model number is 831.150302. The serial goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle size number can be found on a
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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 by each part refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 14 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 1-877-992-5999. M10 x 76mm Bolt (38) M10 Nylon Locknut (48) M10 x 72mm B
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ASSEMBLY • As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all Make Things Easier for Yourself parts are 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- IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5. cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the versatile weight bench has many The following tools (not included) are required parts and that the assembly process will ta
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2. Lift the Weight Rest (9) in the Right Upright (7) 2 and secure it in a raised position with a Weight Rest Knob (23). 9 Attach the Right Upright (7) to the right Crossbar Extension (5) with four M10 x 76mm Bolts (38), 23 two Joint Plates (18), and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (48). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 7 Repeat this step with the Left Upright (not 48 shown). 18 18 48 5 38 38 3. Attach the Front Leg (2) to the Bench Frame (1) 3 with two M10 x 65mm Bolts (35), two M10 Washers (46), and t
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5. Attach the Weight Tube (16) to the Leg Lever (3) 5 with an M8 x 58mm Bolt (42), two M8 Washers 48 (47), a 10mm Spacer (30), and an M8 Nylon Locknut (29). Press a 25mm Round Angled Cap (34) onto the end of the Weight Tube. 3 2 31 Lubricate an M10 x 68mm Bolt (31) with grease. Attach the Leg Lever (3) to the Front Leg (2) with 30 34 Lubricate the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (48). Do not 29 overtighten the Locknut; the Leg Lever must 47 be able to pivot easily. 47 42 16 6. Attach the Backre
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8. Orient the Backrest (13) as shown. Attach the 8 Backrest to the Backrest Tubes (12) with four M6 13 x 40mm Bolts (27) and four M6 Washers (36). Attach the tether on the Adjustment Pin (25) to the Bench Frame (1) with an M4 x 16mm Screw Wide 12 (45). Insert the Pin through the Bench Frame and End the Backrest Bracket (10). Tighten the four M6 Nylon Locknuts (40) used 36 in step 6. 27 36 36 10 25 45 36 27 1 27 9. Orient the Seat (14) as shown. Attach the Seat to 9 the Bench Frame (1) with four
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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 12 for important exercise information and see 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 worn p
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ADJUSTING THE BENCH WIDTH To adjust the width of the bench to use either a stan- 5 dard barbell or an Olympic barbell, remove the indi- cated M10 x 72mm Bolts (43) from the Crossbar Extensions (5). 43 See assembly step 1 for instructions on how to 5 reassemble the Crossbar (4) at the desired width. 4 43 ATTACHING THE CURL POST For some exercises, the Curl Post (11) must be attached to the weight bench. Remove the 45mm Square Inner Cap (26) from the Front Leg (2). Slide the Curl Post (11) int
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building Determining the exact length of 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 continually adapt and grow as you progres- ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro- sively incre
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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 periods 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
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.150302 R1104A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Bench Frame 28 4 25mm Square Inner Cap 2 1 Front Leg 29 1 M8 Nylon Locknut 3 1 Leg Lever 30 1 10mm Spacer 4 1 Crossbar 31 1 M10 x 68mm Bolt 5 2 Crossbar Extension 32 1 48mm Round Inner Cap 6 2 Crossbar Cap 33 3 25mm Round Inner Cap 7 1 Right Upright 34 1 25mm Round Angled Cap 8 1 Left Upright 35 2 M10 x 65mm Bolt 9 2 Weight Rest 36 8 M6 Washer 10 1 Backrest Bracket 37 6 M6 x 16mm Screw 11 1 Curl Post 38
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.150302 R1104A 13 28 9 45 27 12 45 12 15 48 21 23 36 36 22 36 36 27 27 28 36 33 36 7 27 41 11 48 9 37 18 40 5 18 43 10 46 40 45 46 45 45 39 48 22 4 39 6 45 38 6 21 14 45 22 43 22 48 46 48 23 43 39 46 45 48 43 5 18 24 35 48 39 26 25 33 1 48 45 18 38 20 8 46 49 26 37 20 48 31 19 3 35 2 26 20 46 49 20 26 49 34 29 19 26 47 30 47 49 16 42 20 33 17 32 26 44 15
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FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER, contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER, free of charge. This warranty does not apply when the WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary fr
