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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions 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. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the weight bench are adequately informed of all precautions. 3. The weight bench is intended for home use only. Do not use the weight bench in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting. 4. Use the weight bench only on a level surface. Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to protect the floor. 5. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediately. 6. Keep children under 12 and pets away from the weight bench at all times. 7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. 8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising. 10. Always keep an equal amount of weight on both ends of your barbell when you are using it. When adding or removing weights, always keep some weight on both ends of the barbell to prevent the barbell from tipping. 11. Do not use a barbell that is longer than six feet with the weight bench. 12. When you are using the leg lever, place a barbell with the same amount of weight on the weight rests to balance the bench. 13. Always exercise with a partner. When you are performing bench press exercises, your partner should stand behind you to catch the barbell if you cannot complete a repetition. 14. Always set both weight rests at the same height. Make sure that the adjustment knobs are inserted completely and tightened into the uprights before beginning any exercise. 15. When adjusting the position of the backrest, make sure the adjustment tube is securely seated in the adjustment brackets. 9. The weight bench is designed to support a maximum user weight of 300 pounds. Do not place more than 110 pounds, including the barbell, on the weight rests. Do not place more than 110 pounds on the lat tower. Do not place more than 50 pounds on the leg lever. Note: The weight bench does not include a barbell or weights. 16. Always remove the curl post and lat tower from the front leg before performing leg curls with the leg lever. 17. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling down. WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 3

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1.
Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench. Use the weight
bench only as described in this manual.
2.
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3.
The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4.
Use the weight bench only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to
protect the floor.
5.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened
each time you use the weight bench. Replace
any worn parts immediately.
6.
Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the weight bench at all times.
7.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
8.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
9.
The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 pounds. Do not
place more than 110 pounds, including the
barbell, on the weight rests. Do not place
more than 110 pounds on the lat tower. Do
not place more than 50 pounds on the leg
lever. Note: The weight bench does not
include a barbell or weights.
10. Always keep an equal amount of weight on
both ends of your barbell when you are
using it. When adding or removing weights,
always keep some weight on both ends of
the barbell to prevent the barbell from tip-
ping.
11.
Do not use a barbell that is longer than six
feet with the weight bench.
12. When you are using the leg lever, place a
barbell with the same amount of weight on
the weight rests to balance the bench.
13. Always exercise with a partner. When you
are performing bench press exercises, your
partner should stand behind you to catch the
barbell if you cannot complete a repetition.
14. Always set both weight rests at the same
height. Make sure that the adjustment knobs
are inserted completely and tightened into
the uprights before beginning any exercise.
15. When adjusting the position of the backrest,
make sure the adjustment tube is securely
seated in the adjustment brackets.
16. Always remove the curl post and lat tower
from the front leg before performing leg curls
with the leg lever.
17. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down.
WARNING:
Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions
before using the weight bench.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS