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Model No. 831.150290 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal (under seat) • Assembly • Adjustments • Troubleshooting • Part List and Drawing 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 precau- tions 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.
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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 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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2. Attach the Crossbar (2) to an Upright (1) with two M10 x 68mm Bolts (27), two Joint Plates (11), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (31). Do not tight- en the Locknuts yet. Repeat this step with the other Upright (1). 3.
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5. Attach the Bench Frame (3) to the Crossbar (2) with two M10 x 68mm Bolts (27) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (31). Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (31) used in steps 1–5. 6. Press a 25mm Round Inner Cap (20) into the indi- cated end of the weight tube on the Leg Lever (6).
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9. Press two 19mm Round Inner Cap (21) into the Support Rod (14). Insert the Support Rod into a set of holes in the Uprights (1). Turn the Support Rod so the locking pin is wrapped around the Upright. 10. Press four 25mm Square Inner Caps (19) into the two Backrest Tubes (7).
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 11 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Refer also to the exercise information accompanying your weight set 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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EXERCISE MONDAY Date: AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: EXERCISE WEDNESDAY 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. 831.150290 Key No. Qty. Description Upright Crossbar Bench Frame Front Leg Stabilizer Leg Lever Backrest Tube Backrest Seat Upright Cover Joint Plate Pad Tube Foam Pad Support Rod Weight Rest 50mm Square Inner Cap 25mm Round Angled Cap 38mm Square Inner Cap “#”...
WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER, contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER, free of charge. This warranty does not apply when the WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental purposes.
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