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Model No. 831.15964.1 Serial No. WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER Write the serial number in the space User’s Manual above for reference. Serial Number Decal (under frame) • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Part List and Drawing Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc-...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ............. . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your weight bench before using your weight bench. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
PRO 345 reading this manual, please see the back cover of this ® weight bench. The versatile PRO 345 weight bench is manual. To help us assist you, note the product model designed to develop every major muscle group of the number and serial number before contacting us.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • To identify small parts, see page 5. • Because of its weight and size, assemble the • In addition to the included tool(s), assembly weight bench in the location where it will be used. requires the following tools: Make sure that there is enough clearance to walk one adjustable wrench...
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3. Attach the Seat Frame (2) to the Lower Front Leg (8) with three M10 x 20mm Screws (47) and three M10 Washers (50); do not tighten the Screws yet. 4. Attach the Brace (44) to the Seat Frame (2) and the Lower Front Leg (8) with two M8 x 20mm Screws (37);...
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6. Insert a Pad Tube (10) into a hole in the Leg Lever (4). Slide a Foam Pad (23) onto each side of the Pad Tube. Then, press a Foam Pad Cap (41) into each Foam Pad (23). Attach the other Pad Tube (not shown), Foam Pads (23), and Foam Pad Caps (41) in the same way.
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9. Attach the tether on the Locking Pin (36) to the Seat Frame (2) with an M4 x 19mm Screw (22). 10. Orient the Backrest Frame (5) so that the pivot tube is in the location shown. Make sure that there is a Backrest Frame Bushing (28) in each side of the pivot tube.
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12. Attach an M10 x 20mm Bolt (47) and an M10 Locknut (33) to the hole in the end of the Pivot Bracket (7). Then, attach the Backrest (6) to the Backrest Frame (5) with two M8 x 45mm Screws (48) and two M8 Washers (16).
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14. Insert a Weight Rest (29) into one of the adjust- ment holes into an Upright (1). Repeat this action for the other Weight Rest. Make sure that the Weight Rests are at the same height. Then, insert a Spotter (24) into one of the adjust- ment holes in an Upright (1).
ADJUSTMENT The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for several exercises. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediately.
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ADJUSTING THE UPPER FRONT LEG To adjust the height of the Upper Front Leg (27), first loosen and pull the Adjustment Knob (31) outward. Move the Upper Front Leg (27) to the desired position, release the Adjustment Knob (31) into an adjustment hole in the Upper Front Leg, and then tighten the Adjustment Knob.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES FOUR TYPES OF STRENGTH WORKOUTS workout, and the numbers of repetitions and sets to complete. Progress at your own pace and be sensitive Note: A “repetition” is one complete cycle of an to your body’s signals. Follow each workout with at exercise, such as one sit-up.
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EXERCISE LOG Make copies of this page, and use the copies to schedule and record your strength and aerobic workouts. Scheduling and recording your workouts will help you to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your life. Strength Exercise Lbs.
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90 DAY FULL WARRANTY If this Sears Weight Bench Exerciser fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 90 days of the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) to arrange for free repair (or replace- ment if repair proves impossible). This warranty does not apply when the Weight Bench Exerciser is used commercially or for rental pur- poses.
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