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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your weight bench before using your weight bench.
Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through
the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the weight bench before using
the weight bench.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the weight bench
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the weight
bench to mount, dismount, and use the
weight bench.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg)
and a maximum total weight of 510 lbs.
(231 kg). Do not place more than 210 lbs.
(95 kg), including a barbell and weights, on
the weight rests. Do not place more than
130 lbs. (59 kg) on the leg lever. Note: The
weight bench does not include a barbell or
weights.
8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while using the weight bench.
9. Always keep children under age 12 and pets
away from the weight bench.
10. Do not use a barbell that is longer than 6 ft.
(1.8 m) with the weight bench.
11. Always place the same amount of weight on
both ends of your barbell. Always keep
some weight on both ends of the barbell
while adding or removing weights to prevent
the barbell from tipping.
12. Before using the leg lever, place a barbell
with the same amount of weight on the
weight rests to balance the weight bench.
13. Always exercise with a partner. When you
are performing bench press exercises, your
partner should stand behind you to catch
the barbell if you cannot complete a repeti-
tion.
14. Before using the backrest in the level posi-
tion or in an inclined position, make sure
that the backrest support is properly
inserted (see ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
on page 11).
15. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
