TuffStuff SBU-400, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Smith-Half Cage Series

S

afety

F

irst

Regardless of how enthusiastic you may be about getting on your 
equipment and exercising, take the time to ensure that your safety is not 
jeopardized.  A moment’s lack of attention can result in an accident, as 
can failure to observe certain simple safety precautions.

1.

  Read, study and understand the Assembly Instructions and all the 

warning labels on this product.  Furthermore, it is recommended to 
familiarize yourself and others with the proper operation and workout 
recommendations for this TuffStuff product prior to use.  Some of 
this information can be obtained in this Assembly Instructions, as-
well-as from your local TuffStuff Retailer.

2.

  It is imperative that you retain this Assembly Instructions and be 

sure all warning labels are legible and intact.  Replacement of the 
Assembly Instructions and labels are available from your local 
TuffStuff Retailer.

3.

  Consult with your physician before beginning any exercise 

program.

4.

  Use proper discretion when children are present.

5.

  Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way 

of moving parts.

6.

  Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control safely.

7.

  Inspect the Smith-Half Cage for any sign of wear on parts, hardware 

becoming loose or cracks on welds.  If a Problem is found 

do not 

use or allow the machine to be used

 until defective part is repaired 

or replaced.

8.

  The 

Press Bar (#12)

 has a swivel locking mechanism that allows 

you to safely lock out the 

Press Bar (#12)

 at virtually any setting. 

See

Fig. A

.

9.

  If you are adding or storing weight plates on the 

Olympic Adapters 

(#10)

, do not over-load them.  Allow enough space for weight collars. 

See

Fig. B

10.

 Pay special attention to the Turn/ Pull Pins w/Knob (#134) located 

on the 

Bar Holders (#9)

 and the 

Bar Safety Spotters (#7, #8)

.  Be 

sure they are fully engaged into the selectorized holes of the 

Front

Uprights (#3)

.  Refer to 

Fig. C

 for further illustration.

Fig. C 

Caution:

Check that all 

Turn/Pull Pins 

w/Knob (#134)

to be fully engaged into the selected 

holes of the 

Front Uprights (#3).

Turn/Pull Pin w/Knob

Fully Engaged

Fig. A 

Illustration above depicts the 

Press Bar 

(#12)

 locking mechanism.

Fig. B 

Caution:

Use collars to prevent the weight 

plates from falling off the 

Olympic Adaptors (#10)

.

Weight Prong

Olympic Bar Collar

Barbell Weight Plates

Unlock

Lock

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Safety Precautions