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Model No. 831.150721 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal (Under Seat) SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before using the weight bench. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual. 2.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST on page 14 of the this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes.
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.
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3. Attach the Crossbars (2, 3) to the Uprights (1) with four M8 x 65mm Bolts (20), two Support Plates (10), and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (24). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet. Note the position of the name decal and make sure the Uprights are oriented as shown.
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6. Press two 25.4mm Inner Caps (15) into the ends of the Support Rod (11). Slide the Support Rod through a set of holes in the Uprights (1) and turn it to the locked position. See the inset drawing. With the help of a sec- ond person, slide the indicated ends of the Backrest Tubes (7) onto the welded axle on the Frame (4).
ADJUSTMENTS The weight bench is designed to be used with your own weight set (not included). The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 10 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for several exercises. Refer also to the exercise information accompanying your weight set (not included) for additional exercises.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: •...
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out.
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MONDAY EXERCISE Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: WEDNESDAY EXERCISE Date: THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT SETS REPS SETS REPS SETS REPS...
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MONDAY EXERCISE Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: WEDNESDAY EXERCISE Date: THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts. WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT SETS REPS SETS REPS SETS REPS...
PART LIST—Model No. 831.150721 Key No. Qty. Description Upright Left Crossbar Right Crossbar Frame Front Leg Leg Lever Backrest Tube Backrest Seat Support Plate Support Rod Foam Pad Pad Tube 19mm Round Inner Cap 25.4mm Round Inner Cap 25.4mm Angle Cap 38mm Square Inner Cap “#”...
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 Part No. 176989 R0701A The model number and serial number of your WEIDER listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal.