Congratulations on your new purchase of the Single Column.
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 lifetime
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.
Specifications
1. Maximum Wt. Capacity - 150 Lbs.
2. Total Machine Weight - 455 Lbs.
3. Footprint (LWH) - See Front Page
Prior to the Assembly of the Single Column
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 1/2” combination wrench
4. One 7/16” combination wrench
5. One ratchet
6. One 9/16” socket
7. One 3/4” socket
8. One 7/16” socket
9. Rubber mallet
10. Windex or household glass cleaner
11. One can silicone spray / teflon spray lubricant
12. Measuring tape
13. Utility knife
Hardware Measurement Diagram
Note: Due to continuing product improvements, specifications and designs are subject to change
without notice.
Safety 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
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 Using a rubber mallet, insert two Plastic End Caps 2 X 3
(#39) onto the tube-ends of the Base Frame (#21). Next, on a flat
surface attach the Base Frame (#21) to the Weight Stack Frame
(#1) using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 3/4 (#58), four Flat
Washers SAE 1/2” (#60), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13
(#59).
Note: Use the overhead view on the cover page for designing
your layout before assembling.
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FIG. 2 Attach a Nylon Pulley 3 1/2 Rd. (#15- Labeled G) to the
Adjustable Pulley Bracket (#30) using one Hex Head Cap Screw
3/8-16 X 1 3/4 (#36), two Flat Washers SAE 3/8” (#53), and one Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut 3/8-16 (#51). Next, affix the Adjustable Pul-
ley Bracket (#30) to the Weight Stack Frame (#1) using two Fin-
ished Hex Nuts 1/2-13 (#61), and two Flat Washers SAE 1/2” (#60).
Note: The black boxed letter pointing to the pulleys are used
throughout this manual as reference to the Cable Mapping Diagram on fold-out page 10. These black boxed letters will be
primarily used for locating certain pulleys during the cable routing process beginning with Fig. 2.
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FIG. 3 Insert the two Guide Rods (#3) into the receptacles of the
Base Frame (#21). Next, slide the Rubber Donuts (#13) onto the
Guide Rods (#3).
Note: Lubricate the Guide Rods (#3) with silicone or teflon lubricant at this time.
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FIG. 4 Carefully begin sliding the Weight Plates (#5) onto the
Guide Rods (#3), in position as shown above, allowing the first one
to rest on top of the Rubber Donuts (#13).
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FIG. 5 Slide the assembled Top Plate Selector Bar (#6) onto the
Guide Rods (#3) allowing it to rest on top of the completed Weight
Stack.
Note: Be sure Selector Pin on the Top Plate Selector Bar
(#6) is facing out, as shown above, before sliding the Top
Plate Selector Bar (#6) onto the Guide Rods (#3).
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FIG. 6 Maneuver the two Guide Rods (#3) into the holes on the
bottom side of the Guide Rod Retainer (#4).
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FIG. 7 Assemble four Nylon Pulleys 4 1/2 Rd. (#15-Labeled D, E,
I, J) to the Top Upright Connector (#27) using four Cable Retainer
Brackets (# 31), two Hex Head Cap Screws 3/8-16 X 4 1/2 (#50),
four Flat Washers SAE 3/8” (#53), and two Nylon Insert Jam Lock
Nuts 3/8-16 (#51).
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FIG. 8 Attach the Top Upright Connector (#27) to the Guide
Rod Retainer (#4) and the Weight Stack Frame (#1) using two Hex
Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 (#56), four Flat Washers SAE
1/2” (#60), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#59).
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FIG. 9 Adhere the Decal Weight Numbers (#83) to the Weight
Plates (#5) in the corresponding order. Begin with the 20 at the top, 30
next, and so on.
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FIG. 10 Attach the Stabilizer (#22) to the Base Frame (#21) using
four Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 1/2 (#57), eight Flat Washers
SAE 1/2” (#60), and four Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13 (#59).
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FIG. 11 Insert the assembled Carriage (#24) onto the Selector-
ized Upright (#23).
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FIG. 12 Assemble two Nylon Pulleys 4 1/2 Rd. (#15- Labeled C, K)
to the Selectorized Upright (#23) using two Cable Retainer Brack-
ets (#31), two Hex Head Cap Screws 3/8-16 X 3 3/4 (#49), four Flat
Washers SAE 3/8” (#53), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 3/8-16
(#52).
Note: Refer to the Exploded View Diagram on page 11 for further illustration of this assembly.
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FIG. 14 Route the Cable (#29) between the Nylon Pulleys 3 1/2
Rd. (#15-Labeled A, B), then up through the tube of the Double Pul-
ley Bracket (#26).
Note: Refer to the Cable Mapping Diagram on page 10 for further illustration of this routing.
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FIG. 13 Attach the Selectorized Upright (#23) to the Stabilizer
(#22) using two Hex Head Cap Screws 1/2-13 X 4 1/2 (#57), four Flat
Washers SAE 1/2” (#60), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/2-13
(#59). Next, affix the Selectorized Upright (#23) to the Top Upright
Connector (#27) using one Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 X 1 (#48),
and one Flat Washer SAE 3/8” (#53).
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FIG. 15 Route the Cable (#29) up and over the Nylon Pulley 4 1/2”
Rd. (#14-Labeled C). Next, route down and under the Nylon Pulley 4
1/2” Rd. (#14-Labeled D) then up and over the Nylon Pulley 4 1/2”
Rd. (#14-Labeled E). Make sure the cable passes between the pulleys and the Cable Retainers (#31).
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FIG. 16 Next, route the Cable (#29) down and under the Nylon
Pulley 4 1/2” Rd. (#14-Labeled F) then up and over the Nylon Pulley 3
1/2” Rd. (#15-Labeled G).
Note: Refer to the Cable Mapping Diagram on page 10 for further illustration of this routing.
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FIG. 17 Next, route the Cable (#29) down and under the Nylon
Pulley 4 1/2” Rd. (#14-Labeled H).
Note: Refer to the Cable Mapping Diagram on page 10 for further illustration of this routing.
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FIG. 18 Route the Cable (#29) up and over the Nylon Pulleys 4
1/2” Rd. (#14-Labeled I, J). Next, route down and under the Nylon
Pulley 4 1/2” Rd. (#14-Labeled K). Make sure the cable passes between the pulleys and the Cable Retainers (#31).
Note: Refer to the Cable Mapping Diagram on page 10 for further illustration of this routing.
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FIG. 19 Continue Routing the Cable (#29) up and over the Nylon
Pulley 3 1/2” Rd. (#15-Labeled L). Next, attach a Nylon Ball 1 3/4 X
1/4 (#63), and a Strap Bracket (#65) to the end of the Cable.
Note: Refer to the Cable Mapping Diagram on page 10 for further illustration of this routing.
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FIG. 20 Attach the Snap Links (#66) to both ends of the Cable
(#29) using two Shoulder Bolts 3/8 X 3/4 (#64), and two Nylon Insert
Lock Nuts 5/16-18 (#62).
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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 bottom Finished Hex Nut 1/2-13 (#61).
2. Adjust the top Finished Hex Nut 1/2-13 (#61) to give the
cable proper tension.
3. Re-tighten the bottom Finished Hex Nut 1/2-13 (#61) to
complete the adjustment.
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FIG. 21 Affix the Weight Shroud (#2), at the bottom, to the Base
Frame (#21), and at the top, to the Guide Rod Retainer (#4) using
four Hex Head Cap Screws 1/4-20 X 3/4 (#18), and four Flat Washers
1/4” (#17).
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. 22 Connect the two Plastic Shroud Edge Protectors (#9) to
the Plastic Shroud Gap Cover (#7) using the two Plastic Connectors
(#10).
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FIG. 23 Attach the Plastic Shroud Gap Cover (#7) and the Plastic
Shroud Edge Protector (#9) to the edge of the Weight Shroud (#2).
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FIG. 24 Align the edge of the Weight Shroud (#2)with the
grooves of the Plastic Shroud Gap Cover (#7) and the Plastic Shroud
Edge Protector (#9).
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FIG. 25 Affix the Weight Shroud (#2), at the bottom, to the Base
Frame (#21), and at the top, to the Guide Rod Retainer (#4) using
four Hex Head Cap Screws 1/4-20 X 3/4 (#18), and four Flat Washers
1/4” (#17).
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FIG. 26 Secure the Plastic Shroud Lid (#8) to Guide Rod Retainer
(#4) using two Flat Head Socket Cap Screws 3/8-16 X 3 (#19).
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FIG. 27 Attach the Handles (#32) to the Top Upright Connector
(#27) using two Hex Head Cap Screws 3/8-16 X 3 3/4 (#49), four Flat
Washers SAE 3/8” (#53), and two Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 3/8-16
(#52).
1WEIGHT STACK FRAME 62" LONG UP0991143RUBBER GRIP 1/2 X 4 BNH05301
2WEIGHT SHROUD 60" LONG UP0776244RUBBER GRIP 1 ID X .125 X 8 BNH09662
3GUIDE ROD 3/4 X 61 5/8 UP0990245URETHANE BUMPER 962 BNH02442
4GUIDE ROD RETAINERUP0784146BUTTON HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW B/O 3/8-16 X 1 BNH01151
510 LB CAST WEIGHT PLATE GREYBNH0904 1447CHROME WASHER 3/8 X 1 1/2BNH10151
610 LB TOP PLATE SELECTOR BAR 14 WTS 16.5 LONGBNH1174148HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 1 BNH02751
7PLASTIC SHROUD GAP COVER 30" LONG BNH1082149HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 3 3/4 BNH02815
8PLASTIC SHROUD LID 5/8 X 14 1/8 X 10 BNH0185150HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 4 1/2 BNH02842
9PLASTIC SHROUD EDGE PROTECTOR 1/8 X 25 BNH1213251NYLON INSERT JAM LOCK NUT B/O 3/8-16 BNH03658
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11EDGE PROTECTOR GRAY 60" LONG BNH1176253FLAT WASHER SAE B/O 3/8" BNH023927
12URETHANE BUMPER 1 3/4 BNH0229554SPLIT LOCK WASHER B/O 3/8" BNH06581
13RUBBER DONUT 3/4 X 2 1/2 BNH0068255SPLIT WASHER Z/P 1/2" BNH05721
14NYLON PULLEY 4 1/2 RD. WHITE BNH0556856HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 3-1/2 BNH02632
15NYLON PULLEY 3 1/2 RD. BNH0553557HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 4 1/2 BNH02656
16U-STYLE TAPPED HOLE NUT 1/4-20 BNH0708858HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/2-13 X 4 3/4 BNH08952
17FLAT WASHER USS B/O 1/4" BNH0233859NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH021210
18HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 1/4-20 X 3/4 BNH0890860FLAT WASHER SAE B/O 1/2" BNH023822
19FLAT HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW B/O 3/8-16 X 3 BNH0787261FINISHED HEX NUT B/O 1/2-13 BNH02013
20RUBBER GROMMET 3/4" ID (2867-012) BNH0401262NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT B/O 5/16-18 BNH02152
21BASE FRAME UP0992163NYLON BALL 1 3/4 X 1/4 BNH00472
22STABILIZERUP0993164SHOULDER BOLT ALLOY 3/8 X 3/4 BNH07182
23HIGH/LOW SELECTORIZED UPRIGHTUP0994165STRAP BRACKET 20 #SF20 STAINLESS STEEL BNH05622
24HIGH/LOW CARRIAGEUP0999166SNAP LINK Z/P 8MM X 80MM BNH00653
25HIGH/LOW DOUBLE PULLEY BKT (SOLID SHANK)UP1022167HEX KEY 3/32" BNH03721
26HIGH/LOW DOUBLE PULLEY BKT (HOLLOW SHANK)UP1023168HEX KEY 7/32" BNH05751
27TOP UPRIGHT CONNECTORUP0995169U-STYLE TAPPED HOLE NUT 3/8-16 BNH12112
28TOP PLATE DOUBLE PULLEY BRACKETUP0996170NYLON D HANDLE BNH12152
29SINGLE COLUMN CABLEUP0997171LEATHER ANKLE STRAP 20000-ALAS 1
30ADJUSTABLE PULLEY BRACKETUP0127172COIL CHAIN Z/P 3/16 X 8 BNH12141
31CABLE RETAINER BRACKET(L-SHAPED)UP0014673DECAL-SIMPLEX II (1 7/8 X 5 3/16) BNH1199 1
32HANDLESUP1024174DECAL-TUFFSTUFF (2 3/4 X 19 1/16) BNH12001
33PUSH PULL PIN 1/2 X 2 7/8 LIGHT SPRINGBNH0542175
34BRONZE BUSHING 1 X 1 1/4 X 3/4 X 1 1/2 X 1/8 BNH0527476
35RETAINING SNAP RING EXT. PLAIN .925 X 1 X .042 BNH0419177DECAL-ADJUST CABLE HERE BNH07891
36HEX HEAD CAP SCREW GR-5 B/O 3/8-16 X 1 3/4 BNH0274578DECAL-FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 1-1/4 X 1-1/2 BNH01431
37PLASTIC INSERT CAP 2" SQ.BNH0012279DECAL-DANGER TIGHTEN THIS RET..., 3/4 X 1-1/2 BNH01421
38PLASTIC TUBE END 1 X 1 1/4 X 3/8 BNH1089180DECAL-CAUTION 1 3/4 X 5-1/2 HORIZONTAL BNH01261
39PLASTIC END CAP 2 X 3 (SIMPLEX LINE)BNH0606281
40ALUMINUM CAP 1" RD. (CAP-100) BNH0537282SUPER LUBE TEFLON LUBRICANT 82340 BNH07042
41SOCKET SET SCREW ALLOY 10-32 X 1/8 BNH0473483
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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.