Weider 831.150462 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

Model No. 831.150462
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

Serial Number Decal (under seat)

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Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adjusting the Weight Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Full 90 Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Table of Contents

Warning Decal Placement

Note: A Part List, Exploded Drawing and Part Identification Chart is attached to the center of this manual.
Remove these four pages before beginning assembly.

The decal shown below has been placed on the weight bench. If the decal is missing, or if it is not legi­ble, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Central Time, to order a replacement decal. Apply the replacement decal to the location shown.

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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench.

2. Use the weight bench only as described in
this manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

4. Use the weight bench only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench for
protection.

5. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you

use the weight bench. Replace any worn
parts immediately.

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

away from the weight bench at all times.

7. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec­tion while exercising.

8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

9. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum of 360 pounds, including the user
and dumbells.

10. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool­ing down.

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

12. Always make sure the locking pins are fully
inserted and in the proper position for the
exercise you are performing.

13. When the seat is tilted to the upright posi­tion, always insert the locking pin into the
hole in the seat frame as shown below. Do
not inser

t the locking pin into the welded

tube

.

14. When the seat is in the lower position, insert
the locking pin into the welded tube to pre­vent the seat from pivoting during exercises.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. 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.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important
precautions before using the weight bench.

WARNING:

Important Precautions

Locking

Pin

Welded

Tube

Seat

Frame

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Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO
125 Weight Bench. The WEIDER®PRO 125 is
designed to help you develop every major muscle
group of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely fig­ure, dramatic muscle size and strength or a healthier
cardiovascular system, the PRO 125 Weight Bench will
help you achieve the specific results you want.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WEIDER®PRO 125 Weight Bench. If you

have additional questions, please call our toll-free
HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through

Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding
holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod­uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number is 831.150462. The serial number
can be found on a decal attached to the WEIDER

®

PRO 125 Weight Bench (see the front cover of this
manual).

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

Before You Begin

Adjustment Knob

Stabilizer

Main Frame

Foam Pad

Right Side

Left Side

Seat Adjustment Bracket

Seat

Adjustment Leg

Leg

Foam Pads

Backrest

Adjustment

Bracket

Backrest

Note: The terms “right side” and “left side” are
determined relative to a person sitting on the
bench, and they do not correspond to what is right
and left on the drawings in the manual.

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1. Before assembling this product, make sure you
understand the information in the box above.

Position the Rear Stabilizer (2) with the warning decal
facing as shown. Note that on one side of the Rear
Stabilizer there is an indentation around each of the
two holes. Push two M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolts (21)
through the holes in the Stabilizer so the bolt heads fit
into the indentations.

Slide the bracket on the Main Frame (1) onto the two
M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolts (21) in the Stabilizer (2)
and secure it with two M10 Nylon Locknuts (18).

Press a 60mm Round Endcap (10) onto each end of
the Stabilizer (2).

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

• 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.

• For help identifying the small parts, use the PART

IDENTIFICATION CHART in the center of the
manual.

• As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all

parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.

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

• Two (2) adjustable wrenches

• One (1) rubber mallet

• One (1) standard screwdriver

• One (1) phillips screwdriver

• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly
plus soapy water.

Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: A socket set, a set of open-end or
closed-end wrenches or a set of ratchet wrenches.

Assembly

Make Things Easier for Yourself!

Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the assembly of our products can be complet­ed successfully by anyone. However, it is impor­tant to recognize that your new equipment is a
sophisticated product with many small parts and
consequently, the assembly process will take time.
Most people find that by setting aside plenty of
time, and by deciding to make the task enjoyable,
assembly will go smoothly.

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10

10

Decal

18

18

21

2

18

18

10

2

21

10