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Model No. 831.153930 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for 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 system. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and in the accompanying literature before using the weight system. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the weight system are ade- quately informed of all precautions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER 4850 weight system. The WEIDER system offers an impressive array of weight stations designed to develop every major muscle group of the body. Whether your goal is to tone your body, build...
ASSEMBLY Make Assembly Easier Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the weight system can be assem- bled successfully by anyone. Before beginning assembly, make sure to read the information on this page. This brief introduction will save you much more time than it takes to read it.
FRAME ASSEMBLY Make sure that you understand all of the information on page 5 before you begin assembling the weight system. Locate and open the parts bags labeled “FRAME ASSEMBLY 1” and “FRAME ASSEMBLY 2.” Press a 2” Square Inner Cap (105) into the open end of the Long Base (120).
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4. Press a 1 1/2” Square Inner Cap (67) into the square tube on the Butterfly Upright (3). Slide the Butterfly Upright (3) onto the two indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (110) in the Short Base (2). Finger tighten a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (86) onto each Carriage Bolt.
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7. Press a 2” x 3” Inner Cap (58) into the top of the Squat Upright (4). Slide the Squat Upright onto the two indicated 5/16” x 2 1/2” Carriage Bolts (110) in the Long Base (120). Finger tighten a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (86) onto each Carriage Bolt.
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9. Attach a Roller (39) and two 5/16” Washers (90) between the indicated set of holes in the Squat Slider (38) with a 5/16” x 3 1/2” Bolt (94), two 5/16” Washers (90), and a 5/16” Nylon Locknut (86) as shown.
12. Attach the Top Frame (6) between the Squat Upright (4) and the Swivel Upright (5) with four 5/16” x 3 3/4” Bolts (92), the two Short Frame Plates (52), and two 5/16” Nylon Locknuts (86) as shown. Do not tighten the Bolts and Locknuts yet.
16. Press a 1 1/2” x 2” Inner Cap (21) into the Right Butterfly Arm (26). Wet the lower end of the Arm with soapy water. Slide a Long Pad (54) onto the Arm. Slide two Nut Clips (108) onto a Press Handle (27). Attach the Press Handle to the Right Butterfly Arm (26) with two 5/16”...
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19. Route the Swivel High Cable (74) through the Swivel Upright (5) and over a 4 1/2” Pulley (119). Attach the Pulley inside the Upright with a 3/8” x 2 3/4” Bolt (101), two 3/8” Washers (91), two 1/2” Spacers (89), and a 3/8”...
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24. Remove the preattached 3 1/2” Pulleys (78) from the Offset Double “U”-bracket (61). Wrap the Swivel Cable (17) around a 3 1/2” Pulley (78). Attach the Pulley to the Offset Double “U”- bracket (61) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” Bolt (93) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (87).
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29. Wrap the Lat Cable (88) around a 3 1/2” Pulley (78). Attach the Pulley and a Long Cable Trap (102) to the Top Frame (6) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” Bolt (93) and a 3/8” Nylon Jamnut (113). Make sure the Cable Trap is turned to hold the Cable in the groove of the Pulley.
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34. Remove the preattached 3 1/2” Pulleys (78) from the Double “U”-bracket (62). Wrap the Butterfly Cable (69) under a 3 1/2” Pulley (78). Attach the Pulley to the Double “U”-bracket (62) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” Bolt (93) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (87).
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39. Route the Leg Lever Cable (75) under a 4 1/2” Pulley (119). Attach the Pulley and a Large Cable Trap (121) to the indicated side of the Butterfly Upright (3) with a 3/8” x 3 3/4” Bolt (122), a 3/8” Washer (91), and a 3/8”...
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44. Wrap the Swivel Low Cable (72) over a 3 1/2” Pulley (78). Attach the Pulley to the Offset Double “U”- bracket (61) with a 3/8” x 1 3/4” Bolt (93) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (87). 45. Wrap the Swivel Low Cable (72) under a 3 1/2” Pulley (78).
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49. Wrap the Swivel Low Cable (72) over a 3 1/2” Pulley (78). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap (68) between the lower set of holes in the “U”-bracket (64) with a 3/8” x 2” Bolt (100) and a 3/8” Nylon Locknut (87).
53. Wrap the Squat Cable (73) under a 3 1/2” Pulley (78). Attach the Pulley and a Cable Trap to the sec- ond set of holes from the top in the indicated brack- et on the Long Base (120) with a 3/8” x 2” Bolt (100) and a 3/8”...
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57. Attach the Seat (16) to the Seat Frame (8) with two 1/4” x 3/4” Screws (114), a 1/4” x 2 1/2” Screw (99), and a 1/4” Washer (97). 58. Attach the Butterfly Backrest (15) to the Butterfly Upright (3) with four 1/4” x 3/4” Screws (114). 59.
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61. Unscrew the Adjustment Knob (115) and remove it from the Squat Bracket (37). Turn the Squat Backrest (35) so that the four screw holes are clos- er to the bottom of the Squat Backrest than the top. Attach the Squat Backrest to the Squat Bracket with four 1/4”...
ADJUSTMENTS The instructions below describe how each part of the weight system can be adjusted. Refer to the exercise guide accompanying this manual to see how the weight system should be set up for various exercises. IMPOR- TANT: When attaching the lat bar, row bar, or handle, make sure that the attachments are in the correct starting position for the exercise to be performed.
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ADJUSTING THE SQUAT ARM OR SWIVEL CARRIAGE To adjust the height of the Squat Arm (32), first turn the Adjustment Knob (115) on the Squat Bracket (37) counterclockwise several turns to loosen it. Next, pull the Handle and slide the Squat Bracket up or down to the desired position.
WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART The chart below shows the approximate weight resistance at each weight station. “Top” refers to the 10-pound top weight. The other numbers refer to the 10-pound weight plates. The butterfly arm resistance listed is the resistance for each butterfly arm. Note: The actual resistance at each weight station may vary due to differ- ences in individual weight plates as well as friction between the cables, pulleys, and weight guides.
TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immedi- ately. The weight system can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents. TIGHTENING THE CABLES Woven cable, the type of cable used on the weight system, can stretch slightly when it is first used.
CABLE DIAGRAMS The cable identification chart below shows the ends of each cable and the lengths of the cables. The cable dia- grams on this page and the following page show the proper routing of the cables. The numbers in the diagrams show the routes of the cables.
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Leg Lever Cable (75) Swivel Cable (17) Swivel Low Cable (72)
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 Part No. 190959 R1102A The model number and serial number of your WEIDER 4850 weight system are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal.
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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 in the center of this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes.
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1" Round Inner Cap (29) 1 1/2" x 2” Inner Cap (21) 2" x 2 1/2” Inner Cap (125) 2" Square Inner Cap (105) 1 1/2" Square Inner Cap (67) 2" x 3” Inner Cap (58)
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3/8" x 2 1/2" Carriage Bolt (106) 1/4" x 1 1/2" Bolt (99) 3/8" x 2" Bolt (100) 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt (93) 5/16" x 1" Shoulder Bolt (103) 3/8" x 1" Bolt (13) #10 x 1" Screw (14) 5/16"...
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REMOVE THIS PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FROM THE MANUAL. SAVE THIS PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.153930 No. Qty. Description 1/2” Washer Short Base Butterfly Upright Squat Upright Swivel Upright Top Frame Butterfly Top Frame Seat Frame Seat Upright Leg Lever Curl Pad Curl Post 3/8” x 1” Bolt #10 x 1” Screw Butterfly Backrest Seat Swivel Cable...
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