IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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.
1.Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or per- sons with
2.Read all instructions in this manual and all warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual.
3.It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the weight bench are ade- quately informed of all precautions.
4.The weight bench is intended for home use only. Do not use the weight bench in a com- mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5.Keep the weight bench indoors, away from moisture and dust. Place the weight bench on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that there is enough clearance around the weight bench to mount, dismount, and use it.
6.Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu- larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7.Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the weight bench at all times.
8.Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
9.Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec- tion while exercising.
10.The weight bench is designed to support a maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg) and a maximum total weight of 460 lbs. (209 kg). Do not place more than 210 lbs. (95 kg), including a barbell and weights, on the weight rests. Do not place more than 70 lbs. (32 kg) on the leg lever. Do not place more than 50 lbs. (23 kg) on each fly arm. Do not place more than 130 lbs. (59 kg) on the weight carriage. Note: The weight bench does not include a barbell or weights.
11.Always place equal amounts of weight on both ends of your barbell when using it.
12.Do not use a barbell that is longer than 5 ft. (1.5 m) with the weight bench.
13.When adding or removing weights, always keep some weight on both ends of the bar- bell and secure the barbell with the barbell hooks to reduce the chances that the barbell will tip.
14.When using the leg lever, place a barbell with the same amount of weight on the weight rests to balance the bench.
15.When using the backrest in an inclined posi- tion or a level position, make sure that the backrest support is inserted completely into one of the sets of brackets on the uprights.
16.If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising, stop immediately and cool down.
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