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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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Table of Contents FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . .
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Important Precautions To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions WARNING: before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 13. When using the backrest in an inclined posi- using the weight bench. tion, make sure that the support tube is fully seated in the adjustment brackets on the 2. Use the weight bench only as described in uprights. this manual. 14. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while 3. It is the responsibility of
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Before You Begin ® Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER 145 through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time ® Weight Bench. The WEIDER 145 Weight Bench is (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note designed to let you develop every major muscle group the product model number and serial number before of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dra- calling. The model number is 831.150850. The serial matic muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardio- number can
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Part Identification Chart This chart is provided to help you identify the small see if it has been pre-assembled. The number in parts used in assembly. Important: Some parts may parenthesis below each part refers to the key number have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If of the part. The second number refers to the quantity you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to needed for assembly. M10 x 130mm Bolt (9)–1 M10 Nylon Locknut (30)–6 M10 x 70mm Bolt (26)–5 M8 x 16mm Bolt (28)–3
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Assembly Before beginning assembly, carefully read the THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) ARE following information and instructions: REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the • Two (2) adjustable wrenches packing materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. • One (1) rubber mallet • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless • One (1) standard screwdriver instructed to do otherwise. • Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum j
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3. Attach the Frame (2) to the Crossbar (3) with two 3 M8 x 55mm Bolts (25) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (34). 34 25 3 25 2 4. Press a 50mm Square Bushing (31) onto each 4 Upright (1, 15) and tap them in place with a rubber 16 mallet. 16 31 Slide a Weight Rest (16) into Upright A (1). Align one of the adjustment holes in the Weight Rest with 1 20 the adjustment hole in the Upright. Tighten the Large Threaded Knob (20) into the adjustment hole in the Upright. 31 Attach the other Weight Rest (16) to
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7. Press two 19mm Round Inner Caps (33) into each 7 22 33 Short Pad Tube (10). Press two 19mm Round Inner 23 Caps into the Long Pad Tube (23). 8 33 Insert the Short Pad Tubes (10) into the holes in the Leg Lever (4). Slide two Foam Pads (22) onto each 4 33 Pad Tube. 22 33 Insert the Long Pad Tube (23) into the holes in the bracket on the Front Leg (8). Slide a Foam Pad (22) 10 onto each end of the Long Pad Tube. 22 8. Press a 1” Square Inner Cap (18) into the indicated 8 end of each Backrest Tub
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11. Attach the Curl Pad (12) to the Curl Upright (13) 11 with two M6 x 16mm Screws (24). 24 Slide the Curl Upright (13) into the Front Leg (8). 12 Align one of the adjustment holes in the Curl Upright with the adjustment hole in the Front Leg. 13 Tighten the Small Threaded Knob (19) into the adjustment hole in the Front Leg. 8 12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the weight bench. 19 9
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Using the Weight Bench 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 bench
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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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during the return stroke; never hold your breath. Rest STAYING MOTIVATED for 3 minutes after each set if you are doing a muscle building workout, 1 minute after each set if you are For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The doing a toning workout, and 30 seconds after each chart on page 13 of this manual can be photocopied set if you are doing a weight loss workout. Plan to and used to schedule and record your workouts. List spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself the date
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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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R1099B Part List—Model No. 831.150850 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Upright A 19 1 Small Threaded Knob 2 1 Frame 20 2 Large Threaded Knob 3 1 Crossbar 21 2 25.4mm Round Inner Cap 4 1 Leg Lever 22 6 Foam Pad 5 2 Backrest Tube 23 1 Long Pad Tube 6 1 Backrest 24 2 M6 x 16mm Screw 7 1 Support Tube 25 2 M8 x 55mm Bolt 8 1 Front Leg 26 5 M10 x 70mm Bolt 9 1 M10 x 130mm Bolt 27 8 M8 x 40mm Bolt 10 2 Short Pad Tube 28 3 M8 x 16mm Bolt 11 1 Seat 29 4 M10 Washer 12 1 Curl Pad 30 6
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R1099B Exploded Drawing—Model No. 831.150850 6 18 16 17 18 7 5 31 1 5 27 20 18 16 9 17 31 27 29 11 29 20 30 34 30 15 3 30 25 14 25 2 30 17 12 22 17 26 27 28 24 17 28 22 10 17 33 23 33 30 29 4 17 33 13 28 8 33 22 29 26 22 19 21 32 33 21 10 32 22 22 33 15
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Model No. 831.150850 ® The model number and serial number of your WEIDER 145 are QUESTIONS? listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal. If you find that: All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or • you need help assembling or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service ® operating the WEIDER 145 Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the • a part is missing toll-free numbe
