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Important Safety Instructions
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Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
Read and understand all warnings on this machine.
Carefully read and understand the Assembly Manual.
• Keep bystanders and children away from the product you are assembling at all times .
• Make sure assembly is done in an appropriate work space away from foot traffic and exposure to bystanders .
• Some components of the equipment can be heavy or awkward . Use a second person when doing the assembly steps
involving these parts . Do not do steps that involve heavy lifting or awkward movements on your own .
• Maximum load limit: 218 kg (480 lb .) .
• This equipment is for home use only .
• Set up and operate this equipment on a solid, level, horizontal surface .
• Do not assemble or operate this equipment outdoors or in a wet or moist location .
• Do all assembly steps in the sequence given . Incorrect assembly can lead to injury .
• Do not try to change the design or functionality of this equipment . This could compromise the safety of this equipment
and will void the warranty .
• If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine replacement parts and hardware supplied by Nautilus . Failure
to use genuine replacement parts can cause a risk to users, keep the equipment from operating correctly and void the
warranty .
• Do not use until the equipment has been fully assembled and inspected for correct performance in accordance with
the Owner’s Manual for your SelectTech
®
dumbbells .
• Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual supplied for your SelectTech
®
dumbbells before first use . Keep
the Owner’s and Assembly Manuals for future reference .
• Children must not be let on or near to this equipment . Moving parts and other features of the equipment can be
dangerous to children .
• Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age .
• Consult a physician before you start an exercise program . Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest,
become short of breath, or feel faint . Contact your doctor before you use the equipment again .
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry . This equipment contains moving parts . Do not put fingers or other objects into
moving parts of the exercise equipment .
• Always wear rubber soled athletic shoes when you use this equipment . Do not use the equipment with bare feet or
only wearing socks .
• Before each use, examine this equipment for loose parts or signs of wear . Contact your local distributor for repair
information .
• Correctly adjust and safely engage all Positional Adjustment Devices . Make sure that the Adjustment Devices do not
hit the user .
• Keep at least 1 .3 m (50”) clear on each side of the bench . This is the recommended safe distance for access and
passage around the bench .
• Before exercising, make sure the back and seat supports are securely fastened and the bench is firmly in place .
• Never attempt to exercise with more resistance than you are physically able to handle .
• For safety, it is recommended that you exercise with a training partner or spotter .
• Do not use the bench if any component is found worn or damaged .