Adjusting the Weight Bench
This section explains how the weight bench is adjusted. See the Exercise Guidelines on page 10 for information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. See the included exercise chart for information about how to perform a variety of exercises and how to get the greatest benefit from your exercise program.
Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediately. The weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild,
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
To raise the Backrest (15), grip the end of the Backrest with one hand and pull it upward until the Backrest Adjustment Bracket (35) locks into the appropriate tab on the bracket on the Bench Frame (5).
To lower the Backrest (15), grip the end of the Backrest with one hand and pull it slightly upwards. Grip the handle (not shown) on the right side of the Backrest Adjustment Bracket (35) with your other hand and pull the Backrest Adjustment Bracket free of the tabs on the bracket on the Bench Frame (5). Lower the Backrest to the desired posi- tion and lock the Backrest Adjustment Bracket into the desired tab on the Bench Frame bracket.
WARNING: Be sure the Backrest Adjustment Bracket is securely locked to the Bench Frame before using the weight bench.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
To raise the Seat (14), lift the narrow end of the Seat until the appropriate tab on the Seat Adjustment Bracket (36) engages the welded pin (not shown) on the right side of the Bench Frame (5).
To lower the Seat (14), use the handle on the Seat Adjustment Bracket (36) to disengage the Seat Adjustment Bracket from the pin on the right side of the Bench Frame (5). Lower the Seat to the desired posi- tion and engage the appropriate tab on the Seat Adjustment Bracket to the pin.
ADJUSTING THE PAD TUBES
For some exercises, it may be necessary to move the Pad Tube (16) in the Adjustable Bench Leg (2). To do this, remove a Foam Pad (25) from one side of the Pad Tube. Slide the Pad Tube out of the Adjustable Bench Leg. Reinsert the Pad Tube into the lower welded tube on the Adjustable Bench Leg. Replace the Foam Pad on the Pad Tube.
To do leg raise exercises, the Pad Tube (16) must be moved to the lower welded tube, the narrow end of the Seat (14) must be raised, and the Backrest (15) must be declined as shown.
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| Handle | 36 |
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