IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS |
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| 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. | ||
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the | ||
use of this product. | 10. The weight bench is designed to support a | |
1. | Before beginning any exercise program, con- | |
| sult your physician. This is especially impor- | maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg), |
| tant for persons over the age of 35 or per- | and a maximum total weight of 410 lbs. (186 |
| sons with | kg). Do not place more than 110 lbs. (50 kg), |
2. | Use the weight bench only as described in | including a barbell and weights, on the |
weight rests. Do not place more than 30 lbs. | ||
3. | this manual. | (14 kg) on each fly arm. Do not place more |
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure | than 50 lbs. (23 kg) on the leg lever. | |
| that all users of the weight bench are ade- | 11. Do not use a barbell that is longer than five |
4. | quately informed of all precautions. | ft. (1.5 m) with the weight bench. |
The weight bench is intended for home use | 12. Always make sure there is an equal amount | |
| only. Do not use the weight bench in any | of weight on each side of your barbell when |
| commercial, rental, or institutional setting. | you are using it. When adding or removing |
5. | Keep the weight bench indoors, away from | weights, always keep some weight on both |
ends of the barbell to prevent the barbell | ||
| moisture and dust. Place the weight bench | from tipping. |
| on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to | 13. When you are using the leg lever, place a |
| protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that | |
| there is enough clearance around the weight | barbell with the same amount of weight on |
| bench to mount, dismount, and use the | the weight rests to balance the bench. |
6. | weight bench. | 14. When using the backrest in an inclined or |
Inspect and properly tighten all parts regular- | level position, make sure that the support rod | |
7. | ly. Replace any worn parts immediately. | is inserted completely through the uprights |
Keep children under the age of 12 and pets | and turned to the locked position. | |
| away from the weight bench at all times. | 15. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while |
8. | Keep hands and feet away from moving | exercising, stop immediately and begin cool- |
ing down. | ||
9. | parts. |
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Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec- |
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| tion while exercising. |
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