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PATENT PENDING
Model No. 831.150381
USER'S MANUAL
Serial No.
The serial number can be found in the
location shown below. Write the serial
number in the space above.
Serial Number Decal (under seat)
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 FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CAUTION DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 SEARS 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 va
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 12. Always place 50 pounds on the leg lever using the weight bench. Use the weight when performing squat exercises to balance bench only as described in this manual. the bench (see page 15). 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 13. Always fold the backrest out of the way when that all users of the
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CAUTION DECAL PLACEMENT The decal shown below has been placed on the weight bench. If the decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays), to order a free replacement decal. Apply the replacement decal to the location shown. 5
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER PRO HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through 340 Weight Bench. The PRO 340 Weight Bench is Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding designed to let you develop every major muscle group holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod- of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dra- uct model number and serial number before calling. matic muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardio- The model number
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ASSEMBLY Before beginning assembly, carefully read the THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE following information and instructions: REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: • Assembly requires two people. • Two (2) adjustable wrenches • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the • One (1) rubber mallet packing materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. • One (1) standard screwdriver • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless • One (1) phillips screwdriver instruc
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3. Attach Base A (6) and the Storage Post (27) to 3 Welded Upright A (8) with two M8 x 75mm Bolts (48) and Nut two M8 Nylon Locknuts (40). Do not confuse Upright A and Upright B. Locate the welded nut 8 to identify each Upright. 48 6 27 40 4. Attach Base B (7) to Upright B (9) with two M8 x 4 75mm Bolts (48), Support Plate B (28), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (40). Tighten the M8 Nylon Locknuts (40) used in 9 steps 1–4 now. 40 48 28 7 5. Slide a Weight Rest (11) into Upright A (8). Align 5 one of t
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7. Attach the Backrest (23) to the Backrest Tubes (13) 7 with four M6 x 40mm Bolts (44) and four M6 23 Washers (54). The Backrest Tubes must be ori- ented as shown. 13 54 54 44 44 8. Lubricate an M10 x 165mm Bolt (43). Attach the 8 Backrest Tubes (13) to the Bench Frame (5) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers (51), and an M10 Nylon 23 Locknut (49). The Backrest Tubes must be orient- ed as shown. Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the Backrest Brackets must be able to Lubricate move freely. 43 Lowe
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11. Lubricate the M10 x 70mm Bolt (41). Attach the Leg 11 Lever (3) to the Front Leg (4) with the Bolt and an 49 M10 Nylon Locknut (49). 3 41 Lubricate 4 12. Insert a Pad Tube (17) through one hole in the Leg 12 18 Lever (3). Insert another Pad Tube through the other hole in the Leg Lever. Insert the remaining Pad Tube through the upper hole in the bracket on the Front Leg (4). 17 4 18 Slide two Foam Pads (18) onto each Pad Tube (17). 17 3 18 13. Attach the Curl Pad (24) to the Curl Post (10) wi
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15. Slide the Weight Carriage (2) onto the Lat Tower 15 (1). The Weight Carriage must be turned as shown. Slide the Carriage Stop (37) onto the Lat Tower (1). The 2.1/2” Square Bushing (58) must be facing the Weight Carriage (2). Align the holes in the Carriage Stop with the indicated hole in the Lat Tower. Attach the Carriage Stop to the Lat Tower with the M8 x 70mm Bolt (38) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (40). 1 Align These 2 Holes 38 58 40 37 16. Feed the Cable (36) through the indicated slot in 16
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17. Insert the Lat Tower (1) into the Front Leg (4). The 17 Lat Tower must be turned as shown. Secure the Lat Tower with the Short Adjustment Knob (26). 1 4 26 18. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the weight bench. The use of all remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTING THE WEIDER PRO 340 beginning on page 13. 12
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ADJUSTING THE WEIDER PRO 340 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 17 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 for additional exercises. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace
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ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RESTS To change the height of the Weight Rests (11), first remove your barbell from the Weight Rests. Then remove the Long Adjustment Knob (25) from the Weight 11 Rest in Upright A (8). Position the Weight Rest at the desired height or turn it around if needed. Align the holes in the Weight Rest and the Upright. Secure the 25 Weight Rest with the Long Adjustment Knob. Be sure 1 that you fully tighten the Long Adjustment Knob. Position the other Weight Rest (11) in Upright B
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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE 2” SQUARE INNER CAP 29 Do not use the Leg Lever (3), when either the curl post or the lat tower (not shown) are attached to the weight bench. 3 When you use the Leg Lever (3), insert a 2” Square Inner Cap (29) halfway into the Front Leg (4) to cover the open tube. 4 When you want to use either the curl post or the lat tower (not shown), remove the 2” Square Inner Cap (29) from the Front Leg (4) and store the 2” Square Inner Cap in a safe location. LOCKING THE BACKREST
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ADJUSTING THE PAD TUBE The indicated Pad Tube (17) can be adjusted to either the high or low position, depending on which one is more comfortable for you. Bracket 17 To move the Pad Tube (17) from the high position to the low position, remove one Foam Pad (18). Slide the Pad Tube out of the the upper hole in the bracket on the Front Leg (4) and re-insert it through the lower hole in the bracket on the Front Leg. Slide the Foam Pad back onto the Pad Tube. 18 You can move the Pad Tube (17) from th
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM • Muscle Building We have not specified an exact length of time for each workout, or a specific number of repetitions or In order to increase the size and strength of your sets for each exercise. It is very important to avoid muscles, you must push your muscles to a high per- overdoing it during the first few months of your exer- centage of their capacity. You must also progressively cise program, and to pro
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for 3 minutes after each set if you are doing a muscle STAYING MOTIVATED building workout, 1 minute after each set if you are doing a toning workout, and 30 seconds after each For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The set if you are doing a weight loss workout. Plan to chart on page 19 of this manual can be photocopied spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself and used to schedule and record your workouts. List with the equipment and learning the proper form for the date, e
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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. 19
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M6 x 16mm Screw (45)–4 M6 x 40mm Bolt (44)–4 M6 x 65mm Bolt (46)–1 M8 x 60mm Carriage Bolt (47)–2 M8 x 65mm Bolt (42)–5 M8 x 70mm Bolt (38)–1 M8 x 75mm Bolt (48)–4 M10 x 70mm Bolt (41)–1 M10 x 75mm Bolt (50)–2 M10 x 165mm Bolt (43)–1
