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Warning, Safety & Maintenance
Precision craftsmanship assures Body-Solid’s ability to
consistently deliver products of the highest standards.
Our products have been carefully designed to ensure
safe, efficient long term operation.
However, it must be realized that safe use of this
equipment requires that owners carefully read and
follow the Body-Solid recommendations, warnings, and
maintenance guidelines in this Owners Manual.
Routine inspection and maintenance is of critical
importance to ensure the maximum safety and
performance of the EXM1. Body-Solid uses the highest
quality materials available, but wear is inevitable.
Be advised that dangerous conditions can arise even
during a warranty period. A warranty does not negate
the owner’s responsibility to thoroughly, carefully and
daily inspect the machine.
Including maintaining the equipment the owner’s
responsibility is also to:
• Be sure to always provide adequate supervision to
all end-users.
• Be sure to instruct all end-users of proper usage.
• Be sure all supervisors and personal trainers who
instruct end-users on equipment use are properly
trained and know the function and importance
of every adjustment and setting. Also, be sure these
trainers provide proper instruction to end-users on
the fundamentals of strength training.
Cables Tension
• Check slack in cables and re-adjust cable tension
if needed. See pages 52-53.
Cables
• While the machine is not in use. Carefully run your
fingers along the cable to feel for thinning or
bulging areas. Replace cables immediately at the
first sign of damage or wear. Do not use equipment
until the damaged cable has been replaced.
• Visually inspect the cables for fraying, cracking,
peeling or discoloration.
• Check that locking nut at the Weight Stack is tight.
• Lubricate cables and pulley grooves with Silicone
spray.
Upholstery
• Wipe down after every workout.
• Periodically take the time to use a mild soap or a
mild vinyl upholstery cleaner. Avoid using any
abrasive cleaner not intended for use on vinyl.
• Keep sharp or pointed objects out of your pockets
and clear of all upholstery.
Nuts/Bolts/Fasteners
• Periodically inspect all nuts and bolts. Tighten if
needed. If bolts seem to loosen periodically, use
Loctite 242 for a long-term cure.
• Go through a re-tightening sequence periodically to
ensure that all hardware is properly tensioned.
Do not over-tighten Seat Pad or Back Pad bolts.
Guide Rods
• Wipe clean with a dust free rag. Lubricate with a
Silicon or Teflon based lubricant.
Adjustments/Locking Pins/Knobs
• Check all pieces for signs of visible wear or
damage.
• Check springs in Snap Links and Pop Pins for
proper tension and alignment.
• If the spring sticks or has lost its rigidity, replace it
immediately.
Anti-Skid Surfaces
• Replace if they appear worn or become slippery.
Warning Instruction Labels
• Inspect and familiarize yourself with all safety
warnings and other user information on decals.
Pulleys
• Visually inspect the pulleys for wear or any
problems.
• Lubricate cables and pulley grooves with Silicone
spray.
• Replace pulleys immediately if needed.
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