Weider user's manual home gym 831.150360 (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Weider 525
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Model No. 831.150631 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal (Under Seat) • Assembly • Adjustments • 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.
Curl Pad Leg Lever Weight Tube ® 525 weight (1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is 831.150631. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the weight bench (see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
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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3. Attach the Crossbars (2, 3) to the Uprights (1) with four M8 x 65mm Bolts (22), two Support Plates (12), and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (23). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet. Note the position of the name decal and make sure the Uprights are oriented as shown.
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6. Press four 25.4mm Square Inner Caps (15) into the indicated ends of each Backrest Tube (8). Attach the Backrest Tubes (8) to the Backrest (9) with three M6 x 38mm Screws (24) and three M6 Washers (25). Do not tighten the Screws yet. 7.
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9. Attach the Curl Pad (11) to the Curl Post (7) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (21). 10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the weight bench. The use of all remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the following page.
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 12 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 (not included) for additional exercises.
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ATTACHING THE CURL POST For some exercises, the Curl Pad (11) must be attached to the weight bench. Insert the Curl Post (7) into the indicated hole in the Front Leg (5). Align the holes in the Front Leg and the Curl Post.
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.
PART LIST—Model No. 831.150631 Key No. Qty. Description Upright Large Crossbar Small Crossbar Frame Front Leg Leg Lever Curl Post Backrest Tube Backrest Seat Curl Pad Support Plate Support Rod 38mm Square Inner Cap 25.4mm Square Inner Cap 19mm Round Inner Cap Pad Tube Foam Pad 25.4mm Round Inner Cap...
WARRANTY For one year 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. Parts will be replaced for five years.
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