Weider 831150292 Owner’s Manual

ModelNo.831.150292
SerialNo.

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Serial Number Decal (under seat)

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WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER

User's Manual

o Assembly

Adjustments

Troubleshooting

Part List and Drawing

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_kCAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manu-

al for future reference.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5

ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................... 9

EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 10

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decals
shown here have been

placed on the weight
bench in the locations

shown, if a decal is

missing or illegible,

please call toll=free
1=877=992=5999, Mort.

through Fri., 6 a.m.

until 6 p.m. Mountain

Time, to order a free

replacement decal.
Place the decal on the

weight bench in the

location shown.

° Misuse of this machine

may result in serious
injury.

, Read user's manual

prior to use and follow
all warnings and

instructions.

• Do not allow children
on or around machine.

, Keep body, clothing,

and hair free and clear

of all moving parts.

, Replace label if

damaged, illegible, or

removed.

2

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Toreducetheriskofse, ousinjury,readthefo,owingimportantprecau-

tionsbefore using the weight bench.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before 10. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
using the weight bench. Use the weight

bench only as described in this manual. 11. The weight bench is designed to support a

maximum user weight of 300 pounds, and a

2. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure ....................... pounds. Do not

that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.

3. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any 12.
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the weight
bench in a garage or covered patio, or near

water.

5. Use the weight bench only on a level sur-

face. Cover the floor beneath the weight
bench to protect the floor.

6. Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time the weight bench is used. Replace

any worn parts immediately.

place more than 110 pounds, including a bar-
bell and weights, on the weight rests. Do not
place more than 50 pounds on the leg lever.

Always make sure there is an equal amount
of weight on each side of your barbell when
you are using it. Always keep some weight
on both ends of the barbell when adding or
removing weights to prevent the barbell from

tipping.

13. When you are using the leg lever, place a
barbell with the same amount of weight on
the weight rests to balance the bench.

14. 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 repetition.

7. Keep children under 12 and pets away from 15.
the weight bench at all times.

8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.

9. Do not use a barbell that is longer than six 16. if you feel pain or dizziness at any time while

feet with the weight bench. Note: The weight exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
bench does not include a barbell or weights, ing down.

When using the backrest in an inclined posi-
tion, make sure that the support rod is

inserted completely through both uprights,

and that the support rod is turned to the

locked position.

, kWARNING: Beforebeginningthisoranyexerciseprogram,consultyourphysician.This

is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.

Read all instructions before using. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property

damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the versatile WELDER®PRO
220 weight bench. The weight bench offers an impres-
sive array of weight stations designed to develop
every major muscle group of the body. Whether your
goal is to tone your body, build dramatic muscle size
and strength, or improve your cardiovascular system,

the weight bench will help you to achieve the specific

results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have questions after

ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:

Height: 47 in.
Width: 30 in.

Depth: 62 in.

reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOMF _
(1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number is 831.1 50292. The serial

number can be found on a decal attached to the
weight bench (see the front cover of this manual for

the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are

labeled.

q-

-Weight

Rests

Upright

Leg Lever

Weight Tube-

Backrest

Suppo_ Rod

Seat

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ASSEMBLY

Make Things Easier for Yourself

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight bench can be assembled suc-
cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to

realize that the versatile weight bench has many
parts and that the assembly process will take
time. Most people find that by setting aside plen-
ty of time, assembly will go smoothly.

Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:

As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART.

The following tools (not included) are required
for assembly:

Two adjustable wrenches
One rubber mallet

One standard screwdriver

o Assembly requires two people.

Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.

Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.

.

Before assembling the weight bench, be sure

that you have read and understand the infor=

mation in the box above.

Attach two Joint Plates (11) to the Upright (1)
without the warning decal with two M10 x 66mm
Bolts (28) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (31). Do
not tighten the Locknuts yet.

Repeat this step with the other Upright (1).

Make sure the Joint Plates (11) are oriented as
shown in the inset drawing.

One Phillips screwdriver -=_
Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,

and soapy water.

Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end

wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.

Warning _

Decal

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