Important Precautions - Weider Club C650 Bench User Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
instructions in this manual and all warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through
the use of the weight bench.
1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
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 ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
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moisture and dust. Place the weight bench
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the weight
to mount, dismount, and use it.
bench
Inspect and properly tighten all parts regular-
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ly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Make sure that the cables remain on the pul-
leys at all times. If the cables bind as you are
exercising, stop immediately and make sure
that the cables are on the pulleys. Replace all
cables at least every two years.
8. Always set both weight rests and both safety
spotters at the same height.
9. Always place an equal amount of weight on
each side of the weight carriage or barbell.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
10. Make sure that the pins and knobs are fully
engaged before the weight bench is used.
11. Always disconnect the lat bar from the
weight rack when performing an exercise that
does not require the lat bar.
12. Always move the bench out of the way when
performing squat exercises.
Wear appropriate clothes while exercising.
13.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
14. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the weight bench at all times.
15. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
16. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg)
and a maximum total weight of 610 lbs. (277
kg). Do not place more than 310 lbs. (141 kg),
including the barbell, on the weight rests. Do
not place more than 150 lbs. (68 kg) on the
weight carriage. Do not place more than 150
lbs. (68 kg) on the leg lever.
17. Always exercise with a partner. Your partner
should be ready to catch the barbell if you
cannot complete a repetition.
18. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
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