Weider 141 Bench User Manual - Page 10

Adjusting the Weight Bench The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 11 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise poster to see the correct form for each exercise. 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, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents. ADJUSTING THE BACKREST The Backrest (6) can be used in either a level position or an inclined position. To use the Backrest in a level position, remove the Support Rod (7) and lay the Backrest on the Main Frame (2). 6 1 To use the Backrest (6) in an inclined position, first lift the Backrest. Insert the Support Rod (7) through one of the three sets of holes in the "H"-Frame (1). Rotate the 7 Support Rod to the locked position, with the "J"-Hook around one side of the "H"-Frame. Lay the Backrest on the Support Rod. 2 "J"-Hook ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE WEIGHT BENCH To use the Leg Lever (4), first slide a Weight Stop (38) onto the 13 3/4" Weight Tube (41). Next, slide the desired Large and Small Weights (34, 35) onto the Weight Tube. WARNING: Do not place more than 50 pounds on the Leg Lever. To use the Arms (42), first slide a Weight Stop (38) onto the 11" Weight Tubes (39). Next, slide the desired Large and Small Weights (34, 35) onto the Weight Tubes. WARNING: Do not place more than 30 pounds on each Arm. ATTACHING WEIGHTS TO THE BARBELL Slide the same number of Large and Small Weights (34, 35) onto each end of the Barbell (22). Slide a Collar (17) onto each end of the Barbell. Slide the Collars and the Weights against the Nylon Sleeve (44). Firmly tighten the Set Screws (20) with the Set Screw Wrench (29). Make sure that the Weights cannot move back and forth on the Barbell. 4 41 38 38 34, 35 44 22 34 35 42 39 34, 35 29 20 17 10