ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Pg. 1
Safety Precautions
Pg. 1
Assembly
Pg. 2 - Pg. 8
Cable Adjustment
Pg. 7
Parts List
Pg. 9
Exploded View Diagram
Fold-out Pg. 10
Cable Mapping Diagram
Fold-out Pg. 11
Warranty
Back Page
SP-401
Supine Bench Press
Revision Date 05-10-02
69 1/2"
52 1/4"
L 69 1/2" W 52 1/4" H 54 3/4"
America’s Premium Exercise Equipment
SP-401 Rev0
Introduction
SCREW LENGHT
About the Supine Bench Press SP-401
Congratulations on your new purchase of the Supine Bench
Press. We hope you are completely satisfied with this
product and wish you many years of enjoyment.
Tuff Stuff Equipment
This Tuffstuff product has been built to precise quality
standards and has been carefully packaged to ensure that
damage will not occur during shipment. The limited lif etime
warranty and signature indicating final inspection has been
conducted by our line foreman, is an expression of our
confidence in the completeness, the materials, and
workmanship of this product.
Warranty
SEE A COPY OF WARRANTY ON BACK PAGE
Registration Card
To avoid unnecessary delays in warranty service and to
insure that a permanent record of your purchase is on file
with our factory, be sure to complete the warranty
registration card and send it to Task Industries today.
Prior to the Assembly of the Supine Bench Press
1. We advise you to consult your local Tuff Stuff retailer if
you should have a question or problem regarding the
proper assembly of this unit.
2. Neatly organize and identify all parts according to the
Parts List and the Exploded View Diagram .
Tool Requirements
1. One 3/4” combination wrench
2. One 9/16” combination wrench
3. One 7/16” combination wrench
4. One ratchet
5. One 3/4” socket
6. One 9/16” socket
7. One 7/16” socket
8. Rubber mallet
9. Windex or household glass cleaner
10. One can silicone spray / teflon spray lubricant
11. Measuring tape
12. Utility knife
Specifications
1. Maximum Wt. Capacity - 200 Lbs.
2. Total Machine Weight - 565 Lbs.
3. Footprint (LWH) - See Front Page
Note: Due to continuing product improvements, specifications and designs are subject to change
without notice.
S afety First
Regardless of how enthusiastic you may be about getting on
your equipment and exercising, take the time to ensure that
your safety is not jeopardized. A moment’s lack of attention
can result in an accident, as can failure to observe certain
safety precautions.
1. Read, study and understand the Owner’s Manual and all
the warning labels on this product. Furthermore, it is
recommended to familiarize yourself and others with the
proper operation and workout recommendations for this
Tuff Stuff product prior to use. Some of this information
can be obtained in this Owner’s Manual, as-well-as from
your local Tuff Stuff retailer.
2. It is imperative that you retain this Owner’s Manual and be
sure all warning labels are legible and intact.
Replacement of Owner’s Manuals and labels are available
from your local Tuff Stuff retailer.
3. Consult with your physician before beginning any exercise
program.
Safety Precautions
Hardware Measurement Diagram
WASHER DIAMETER
SCREW WIDTH
4. Use proper discretion when children are present.
5. Frayed or worn cables can be dangerous and may cause
injury. Periodically check these cables for any indication
of wear.
6. Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of
the way of moving parts.
7. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control
safely.
8. Inspect the Unit for any sign of wear on parts, hardware
becoming loose or cracks on welds. If a problem is found,
do not use or allow the machine to be used until the
defective part is repaired or replaced.
NUT DIAMETER
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FIG. 1 On a flat surface attach the Bottom Cross Brace (#32) to
the assembled Weight Stack Frame (#1), in the position as shown
above, and secure it into place using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/213 X 3 1/2 (#24), four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#29), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#22).
Note: Use the overhead view on the cover page for designing
your layout before assembling.
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FIG. 2 Remove the Guide Rod Retainer (#5), and the Top Plate
Selector Bar (#9) to allow the assembly of the weight plates.
Note: Lubricate the Guide Rods (#4) with silicone or teflon lubricant at this time.
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FIG. 3 Carefully begin sliding the Weight Plates (#8) onto the
Guide Rods (#4), in position as shown above, allowing the first one
to rest on top of the Rubber Donuts (#15).
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FIG. 4 Slide the Top Plate Selector Bar (#9) onto the Guide
Rods (#4) allowing it to rest on top of the completed Weight Stack.
Note: Be sure the label on the Top Plate Selector Bar (#9) is
facing out, as shown above, before sliding the Top Plate Se-
lector Bar (#9) onto the Guide Rods (#4).
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FIG. 5 Maneuver the two Guide Rods (#4) into the holes on the
bottom side of the Guide Rod Retainer (#5). Next, secure the Guide
Rod Retainer (#5) along with the two captive Guide Rods (#4) to the
Weight Stack Frame (#1) using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X
3 1/4 (#64), four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#29), and two Nylon Insert
Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#22).
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FIG. 6 Locate the Selector Pin w/Coil (#66) and slide the ring over
the Selector Bar (#9) as shown above.
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FIG. 7 Connect the Cable (#38) to the Top Plate Selector Bar
(#9) by threading the Finished Hex Nut 1/2-13 (#59) and inserting a
Split Lock Washer 1/2” (#57) to the Cable Hex Tap Bolt 1/2-13 X 3
(#56). Then, thread the Cable Hex Tap Bolt 1/2-13 X 3 (#56) to the
threaded socket of the Top Plate Selector Bar (#9).
Loosely Fasten: Do not completely fasten this hardware assembly at this time, as it will be completely fastened later in
the assembly process.
Note: Refer to Fig A on fold-out page 11 for further detailed illustration of this assembly.
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FIG. 8 Adhere the Decal Weight Numbers (#67) to the Weight Plates
(#8) in the corresponding order. Begin with the 20 at the top, 30 next,
and so on.
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Cable
Fishing
String
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Cable
Fishing
String
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FIG. 9 To facilitate the routing of the Cable (#38) through the Bot-
tom Cross Brace (#32) use the supplied Cable Fishing String. Tie a
knot to the end of the Cable (#38) as shown above.
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FIG. 10 Pull the Cable Fishing String along with the Cable (#38)
through the Bottom Cross Brace (#32) as shown above. Discard
the cable fishing string once completed this process.
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FIG. 11 Attach a Nylon Pulley 4 1/2” Rd. (#16-Labeled C) to the
Bottom Cross Brace (#32), in the position as shown above, and se-
cure it into place using one Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 X 1 3/4
(#27), and one Flat Washer SAE 3/8” (#19).
Note: The black boxed letter pointing to the pulleys are used
throughout this manual as reference to the Cable Mapping Dia-
gram on fold-out page 11. These black boxed letters will be
primarily used for locating certain pulleys during the cable routing process beginning with Fig. 11.
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FIG. 12 Affix the Weight Shroud w/Plate (#3) to the bottom of the
Weight Stack Frame (#1) and at the top of the Guide Rod Retainer
(#5) using four Hex Head Cap Screws 1/4-20 X 3/4 (#21), and four
Flat Washers 1/4” (#20).
Loosely Fasten: Do not completely fasten this hardware assembly at this time, as it will be completely fastened later in
the assembly process.
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FIG. 13 Using a rubber mallet, insert three Plastic End Caps 2 X 3
(#46) onto the tube-ends of the Rear Bench Frame (#31). Next, attach the Rear Bench Frame (#31) to the Bottom Cross Brace (#32),
in the position as shown above, and secure it into place using two
Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 3/4 (#54), four Flat Washers SAE
1/2” (#29), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#22).
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FIG. 14 Affix the Top Cross Brace (#34) to the Rear Bench
Frame (#31) using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 3/4 (#54),
four Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#29), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts
1/2-13 (#22). Next, connect the Top Cross Brace (#34) to the
Weight Shroud w/Plate (#3) using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13
X 1 (#52), and two Split Lock Washers B/O 1/2” (#58).
Note: Refer to the Exploded View Diagram on fold-out page 10
for further illustration of this assembly.
Hex Screws
Orientation
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FIG. 15 Using a rubber mallet, insert two Plastic End Caps 2 X 3
(#46) onto the tube-ends of the Bench Frame (#30) . Next, attach the
Bench Frame (#30) to the Rear Bench Frame (#31) and secure it
into place using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 (#24Orientation as illustrated above), two Flat Washers 1/2 ID X 1 3/4 OD
X 3/16 TK (#65), two Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#29), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#22).
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FIG. 16 Attach the Press Bar (#33) to the Rear Bench Frame
(#31) and, using a rubber mallet, insert the Pivot Axle (#35) through
the holes of the Rear Bench Frame (#31) and the receptacle of the
Press Bar (#33) until it is flush with both sides the Rear Bench
Frame (#31). Next, secure the Press Bar (#33) to the Rear Bench
Frame (#31) using two Button Socket Cap Screws 3/8-16 X 1 (#47),
two Chrome Washers 3/8 X 1 1/2 (#44), and two Split Lock Washers
3/8” (#50). Use the two supplied Hex Keys 7/32” (#63) to fasten this
assembly.
Note: Refer to the Exploded View Diagram on fold-out page 10
for further illustration of this assembly.
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FIG. 17 Route the Cable (#38) through the slot on the Rear Bench
Frame (#31) and attach a Nylon Pulley 4 1/2 Rd. (#16-Labeled D) us-
ing one Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 X 3 1/2 (#49), two Flat Washers
SAE 3/8” (#19), and one Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut 3/8-16 (#23).
Continue routing the Cable (#38) up through the opening on the Rear
Bench Frame (#31). Next, route the Cable (#38) over a Nylon Pulley
4 1/2 Rd. (#16-Labeled E) and attach it to the Press Bar (#33) pulley
bracket, using one Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 X 2 (#26), two Flat
Washers SAE 3/8” (#19), and one Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut 3/8-16
(#23). Next, route the Cable (#38) under a Nylon Pulley 4 1/2 Rd.
(#16-Labeled F) and attach it to the Rear Bench Frame (#31) pulley
bracket, using one Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 X 2 (#26), two Flat
Washers SAE 3/8” (#19), and one Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut 3/8-16
(#23).
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FIG. 18 Insert a Split Lock Washer Z/P 1/2” (#57) to the Cable Hex
Bolt 1/2-20 X 1 (#61), then thread the Rod End 1/2-20 (#60) to the
Cable Hex Bolt 1/2-20 X 1 (#61). Next, affix the Rod End 1/2-20
(#60) to the Press Bar (#33) using one Hex Head Cap Screw 1/2-13
X 1 1/2 (#53), and one Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut 1/2-13 (#55).
Note: Refer to Fig B on fold-out page 11 for further detailed illustration of this assembly.
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FIG. 19 Fully fasten the Cable Bolt 1/2-20 X 1 (#61) to the Rod End
1/2-20 (#60).
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FIG. 20 Affix the Back Pad (#36) to the Bench Frame (#30) , in the
position as shown above, using four Hex Head Cap Screws 3/8-16 X
3 (#48), and four Flat Washers SAE 3/8” (#19).
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CABLE ADJUSTMENT
It is imperative that you maintain proper cable adjustment to ensure
a safe and smooth operation.
Caution: The Cable should be inspected and adjusted periodically to avoid any slack in the cable which would, consequently, prevent any damage to the equipment or personal
injury.
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Cable Adjustment
1. Loosen the Finished Hex Nut 1/2-13 (#59).
2. Thread the Cable Hex Tap Bolt 1/2-13 X 3 (#56) in or out
of the threaded socket of the Top Plate Selector Bar (#9)
to give the Cable (#38) proper tension.
3. Re-tighten the Finished Hex Nut 1/2-13 (#59) to complete
the adjustment.
Caution: Make sure the Cable Hex Tap Bolt 1/2-13
X 3 (#56) is threaded at least 1/2” into the threaded
socket of the Top Plate Selector Bar (#9) once the
cable adjustment has been completed.
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FIG. 21 Affix the Weight Shroud (#2) to the bottom of the Weight
Stack Frame (#1) and at the top of the Guide Rod Retainer (#5) us-
ing four Hex Head Cap Screws 1/4-20 X 3/4 (#21), and four Flat
Washers 1/4” (#20).
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FIG. 22 Insert the two Plastic Shroud Edge Protectors (#12) to both
Shrouds (#2, #3), in the position as shown above, and slide them all
the way down.
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FIG. 23 Align the edges of both Shrouds (#2, #3) with the grooves
of the Plastic Shroud Gap Cover (#10) and slide it down, as shown
above.
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FIG. 24 Connect the two Plastic Shroud Edge Protectors (#12) to
the Plastic Shroud Gap Cover (#10) using the two Plastic Connectors
(#6).
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FIG. 25 Attach the Plastic Shroud Lid (#11) to Guide Rod Retainer
(#5), in the position as shown above, and secure it into place using
two Flat Head Socket Cap Screws 3/8-16 X 3 (#25).
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FLAT HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW B/O 3/8-16 X 3
DECAL-EXERCISE SP-401 FLAT PRESS 4 1/2 X 16
DECAL-LARGE TUFFSTUFF LOGO DIAMOND SHAPE
DECAL-FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 1-1/4 X 1-1/2
DECAL-WARNING KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS...
SP-401 Supine Bench Press
Parts List
COLOR CHART
GRAY= SUB-ASSEMBLY PARTS
BLACK= HARDWARE
Item No. Description Part No. Qty Item No. Description Part No. Qty
1 WEIGHT STACK FRAME 54" UP780 1 40 ALUMINUM CAP 1" RD. (CAP-100) BNH0537 2
2 WEIGHT SHROUD 54" UP781 1 41 SOCKET SET SCREW ALLOY 10-32 X 1/8 BNH0473 4
3 WEIGHT SHROUD W/PLATE 54" UP782 1 42 RUBBER GRIP 1 ID X .125 X 16 BNH0969 2
4 GUIDE ROD 3/4 X 53 5/8 UP783 2 43 RUBBER BUMPER 3/8 X 2 1/2 BNH0511 1
5 GUIDE ROD RETAINER UP784 1 44 CHROME WASHER 3/8 X 1 1/2 BNH1015 2
6 PLASTIC SHROUD GAP COVER CONNECTOR BNH1183 2 45 PLASTIC INSERT CAP 2" SQ. 10-14 GA. BNH0012 2
7 WEIGHT STACK SPACER 4" UP786 2 46 PLASTIC END CAP 2 X 3 (SIMPLEX) BNH0606 5
8 15 LB WEIGHT PLATE BNH0926 19 47 BUTTON HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW B/O 3/8-16 X 1 BNH0115 2
9 10 LB TOP PLATE W/ADJ. SLTR BAR 19 WTS BNH1100 1 48 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 3 BNH0282 4
10 PLASTIC SHROUD GAP COVER 27" LONG BNH1083 1 49 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 3-1/2 BNH0280 1
11 PLASTIC SHROUD LID 5/8 X 14-1/8 X 10 BNH0185 1 50 SPLIT LOCK WASHER B/O 3/8" BNH0658 2
12 PLASTIC SHROUD EDGE PROTECTOR 1/8 X 27 BNH0599 2 51 STEEL BUMPER WASHER Z/P 3/8" BNH0498 1
13 EDGE PROTECTOR GRAY 54" BNH1148 2 52 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 1 BNH0259 2
14 URETHANE BUMPER 1 3/4 BNH0229 3 53 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 BNH0727 1
15 RUBBER DONUT 3/4 X 2 1/2 BNH0068 2 54 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 4-3/4 BNH0895 4
16 NYLON PULLEY 4 1/2 RD. WHITE BNH0556 6 55 NYLON INSERT JAM LOCK NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH0366 1
17 U-STYLE TAPPED HOLE NUT 1/4-20 BNH0708 8 56 CABLE HEX TAP BOLT Z/P 1/2-13 X 3 BNH1047 1
18 FLAT WASHER USS B/O 3/4 X 2" BNH0878 4 57 SPLIT LOCK WASHER Z/P 1/2" BNH0572 2
19 FLAT WASHER SAE B/O 3/8" BNH0239 18 58 SPLIT LOCK WASHER B/O 1/2" BNH0653 2
20 FLAT WASHER SAE B/O #12 (1/4") BNH0877 8 59 FINISHED HEX NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH0201 1
21 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/4-20 X 3/4 BNH0890 8 60 ROD END 1/2-20 BNH0674 1
22 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH0212 10 61 CABLE HEX BOLT GR-8 Z/Y 1/2-20 X 1 BNH1045 1
23 NYLON INSERT JAM LOCK NUT B/O 3/8-16 BNH0365 6 62 HEX KEY 3/32" BNH0372 1
24 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 3-1/2 BNH0263 4 63 HEX KEY 7/32" BNH0575 1
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26 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 2 BNH0279 3 65 FLAT WASHER 1/2 ID X 1 3/4 OD X 3/16 THICK BNH0241 2
27 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 BNH0274 3 66 SELECTOR PIN W/COIL DOUBLE LOCK UP466 1
28 RUBBER GROMMET 3/4" ID (2867-012) BNH0401 2 67 DECAL-NUMBERS 20-200 LBS. SET BNH1202 1
29 FLAT WASHER SAE B/O 1/2" BNH0238 18 68 U-STYLE TAPPED HOLE NUT 3/8-16 BNH1211 2
30 BENCH FRAME UP802 1 69 DECAL-SIMPLEX II (1 7/8 X 5 3/16) BNH1199 1
31 REAR BENCH FRAME UP803 1 70 DECAL-TUFFSTUFF (2 3/4 X 19 1/16) BNH1200 1
32 BOTTOM CROSS BRACE UP804 1 71
33 PRESS BAR UP805 1 72
34 TOP CROSS BRACE UP806 1 73 DECAL-ADJUST CABLE HERE BNH0789 1
35 PIVOT AXLE UP807 1 74
36 BACK PAD UP808 1 75 DECAL-CAUTION 1 3/4 X 5-1/2 HORIZONTAL BNH0126 1
37 WEAR COVER (OPTIONAL) UP825 1 76
38 BENCH PRESS CABLE UP922 1 77 SUPER LUBE TEFLON LUBRICANT 82340 BNH0704 2
39 BALL BEARING #W 516 BNH0628 2
BNH0787 2 64 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 3 1/4 BNH0576 2
BNH1186 1
BNH0360 1
BNH0143 1
BNH0620 1
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SP-401 Supine Bench Press
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
LIMITED WARRANTY
TuffStuff warrants to the original purchaser only that TuffStuff equipment will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. The warranty and remedies set forth herein are conditioned upon proper
storage, installation, use, maintenance and conformance with any recommendations of TuffStuff. This
warranty does not cover products not manufactured by TuffStuff or products which are altered without
the express written consent of TuffStuff. This warranty as specified: a) Frame structure and welds —
Lifetime, b) Moving parts (e.g. pulleys, bearings, bushings) — 5 years; c) Cables upholstery, handgrips, finish and any miscellaneous parts not listed — 1 year; from the day of delivery to the original
purchaser. The obligation of TuffStuff under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing warranted
defective parts, as TuffStuff may elect, at TuffStuff’s facility in Pomona, California, without charge to
purchaser for either parts or labor. Purchaser is responsible for installation of repaired or replaced
parts, and all transportation and insurance costs on returned or replaced equipment to and from
TuffStuff’s facility in Pomona.
THE FORGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AND THE
SOLE LIABILITY OF TUFFSTUFF WITH REGARD TO WARRANTY. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL TUFFSTUFF BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTION
EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME COST, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR PURCHASER FROM SUCH
DAMAGE.
This warranty is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the quality
or performance of the equipment and no action for breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty shall be commenced more than one (1) year after the accrual of the cause of action. No modification of this warranty or waiver of its terms shall be binding on either party unless approved in writing
by an authorized representative of the party. Contact TuffStuff at 1325 E. Franklin Avenue, Pomona,
California 91766, before returning any defective equipment.
Note: Retain your sales receipt and be sure to mail in the warranty registration card to insure that a
permanent record of your purchase is on file with the factory and to avoid unnecessary delays in
warranty service.
TASK INDUSTRIES, INC.
1325 E. Franklin Ave., Pomona, CA 91766
Ph: 909-629-1600 Fax: 909-629-4967
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