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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FACILITY AND USER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Review and understand all of the warning labels affi xed to this machine and on the facility safety sign.
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Be certain that the machine operation is understood before it is used. Refer to the instructional procedure label affi xed
to the machine.
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Make sure all users are properly trained on how to use this equipment. If this machine is being used in a commercial
setting, end users may not have access to this owners manual. It is the responsibility of the facility to instruct users
as to the proper usage of the equipment as well as making them aware of potential hazards. Maximum user weight is
300 lbs (136 kg) unless otherwise stated in the manual.
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Use each machine only for the intended exercise. Do not allow anyone to invent exercises not included on the
instructional procedure label or the intended use label.
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Do not modify the machine.
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This equipment meets industry safety standards for stability when used for the intended exercise. Do not allow straps,
resistance bands or other means to be attached to the framework of this machine to perform stretching or body weight
exercises. This can result in machine instability and lead to serious crushing injuries.
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Keep children away from this equipment. Adults should closely supervise use by teenagers.
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It is recommended that users receive a thorough medical exam before commencing an exercise program. All medical
issues should be reviewed to ensure that weight training will not aggravate pre-existing medical conditions.
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If the machine appears damaged or inoperable, contact a facility staff member to place an "OUT OF ORDER, DO
NOT USE" sign on the machine until it is repaired. Only use TRUE supplied replacement components to service this
machine.
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Instruct users not to wear loose or dangling clothes or have headphone wires hanging when using this equipment.
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Do not attempt to free any jammed assemblies by yourself as this may cause injury.
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On Plate Loaded and Free Weight machines:
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Use of spotter(s). Instruct users to seek the advice of the facility staff as to the appropriate use of spotters when
lifting. More than one spotter may be required depending upon the amount of weight being lifted.
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Instruct users to load weight plates evenly and carefully to avoid tipping equipment and crushing injuries.
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If the machine is equipped with safety stops or catches, inspect them and verify their proper operation before use
and make sure they are securely in place before using or exiting the machine. Be certain members are instructed
on how to operate and adjust all safety mechanisms.
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This equipment is designed for standard olympic size weight plates with a 50mm bore (1.9").
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Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the machine. Maximum plate size is 45 lbs (25 kg).
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On Selectorized and Cable equipped machines:
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Do not allow users to perform any exercise by holding the end of the cable and/or the cable end fi tting. Use only
appropriate handles or attachments properly connected to the cable end.
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Do not high-pin or double-pin the weight stack. Do not allow the machine to be used if the top plate or weight
stack is pinned in a raised position. Use an assistant and carefully return the machine to the proper position with
the cap plate resting on the top weight. Inspect the entire length of the cable to ensure that it is properly seated in
all of the pulley grooves.
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Do not allow the use of weight plates or dumbbells to be used as a means to add additional weight to the weight
stacks. Use only the TRUE adder weight system specifi cally designed for the machine.
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