Precor M9.4 manual

page 1 Electronic T readmill Ergometer R Owner ’ s Manual USA R[...]

page 2 Safety Information Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your personal physician. Review this manual to become familiar with the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer operations. Be sure to read and observe the following guidelines when using this treadmill: • Read the Owner’s Manual and f[...]

page 3 • Do not set anything on the handrail, electronic console, or hood. Never place liquids on any part of the treadmill. • Keep all electrical components, such as the motor, power cord, and ON/OFF switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock. • Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer—su[...]

page 4 T able of Contents Before You Begin 5 About this Manual 5 Unpacking the M9.4 Treadmill 6 Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer 7 Installation Requirements 7 Assembly Instructions 7 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt 11 Using the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer 12 Understanding the Electronic Console 12 Running on the[...]

page 5 Before Y ou Begin 1 Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, most technologically advanced electronic treadmills available, the Precor M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer. This treadmill belongs to Precor’s exciting "M" series of exercise equipment, a superior combination of high technology and ergonomics. The precision e[...]

page 6 Unpacking the M9.4 Treadmill Your M9.4 treadmill is carefully inspected before shipment, so it should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in five pieces as listed below: • running bed assembly • handrail/display assembly • lift motor • lift motor cover • hardware kit (contents described below) Carefully unpack[...]

page 7 Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic T readmill Ergometer 2 You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up an M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer. However, you must carefully review and follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use this treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Prec[...]

page 8 3. Remove the four 5/16" locknuts and washers (two on each side) from the handrail/display assembly mounts near the front of the running bed as shown in Photo 1. 4. Position the handrail assembly so both the right and left handrail columns align over the mounts. Replace the washers and locknuts. Using the hex key provided in the hardwar[...]

page 9 Installing lift motor Photo 3 7. Slide the lift motor into position, shaft side down, with the long tube toward the front of the treadmill and the short tube facing the treadmill motor. (See Photo 3.) 8. Secure the lift motor by placing one of the two hex-head shoulder bolts on the 5/16" hex wrench (both are found in the hardware kit). [...]

page 10 12. Place the lift motor cover onto the lift motor. Using the four 3/8" screws found in the hardware kit, securely attach the cover to the lift motor. Photo 5 Secure lift platform and lift tube 13. Lay the treadmill on its right-hand side with the help of another person. Note: Right and left are determined while standing behind the tre[...]

page 11 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt The belt is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment or by using the treadmill on an uneven surface, the belt might move off center. Proper belt alignment is important because it allows the belt to remain centered and assures smooth operation. Follow these steps to check the[...]

page 12 As simple as using the M9.4 treadmill might seem, you should read this section so that you can use it safely and easily. This section provides the basic infor- mation you need to exercise on your treadmill, including the following: • a brief description of the electronic console • instructions for exercising on the treadmill Understandi[...]

page 13 During a workout, the center display moves from TIME , MPH , and MILES in five second intervals. TIME: Functions like a stopwatch and provides your total exercise time per session, up to a maximum of 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Use this display to keep track of how long you have exercised in a given session. MPH: Shows your workout speed, fr[...]

page 14 GRAY and arrows: Use these keypads to change incline. Simply press the appropriate arrow until the desired percent of incline is displayed. When you change incline, please note that the number shown on the screen changes faster than the lift motor can respond. Once you select an elevation, there might be a brief delay before the running bel[...]

page 15 6. When you are finished exercising, press the SPEED keypad until the running belt stops moving and comes to a safe stop. Note: Always allow yourself a cool-down period of a few minutes before bringing the machine to a complete halt. 7. If desired, after reviewing the displays, reset them to zero by pressing and holding ENTER WEIGHT for thr[...]

page 16 Getting the Most Out of Y our Workout A workout on the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the major muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 1 indicate the muscles worked. To get the most out of each workout, a general underst[...]

page 17 YOUR AGE YOUR HEART RA TE MAXIMUM A TTT AINABLE HEART RA TE 85% 90% 10 0 % 70% 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 195 200 190 102 105 108 112 115 119 123 126 130 133 136 140 123 128 132 136 140 145 149 153 157 162 170 166 131 135 139 144 148 153 157 162 175 180 171 166 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 80 90 100 110 120 130 150 140 160 1[...]

page 18 How Long Should I Exercise? The length of each exercise session depends on your fitness level. Exercise physiologists have determined that, to attain cardiovascular benefits from exercise, you should maintain your heart rate in the training zone for at least 15 minutes. This is in addition to your warm-up time, and does not include cool- do[...]

page 19 Maintaining the M9.4 Electr onic T readmill Ergometer The M9.4 treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Typical maintenance tasks include cleaning the treadmill and adjusting the running belt. Instructions for both procedures are provided in this section. Cleaning the Treadmill Your Precor treadmill[...]

page 20 Photo 7 Adjusting the running belt Take the following steps to adjust the running belt on the M9.4 treadmill (see Photo 7 for clarification). To ensure proper safety while adjusting your treadmill, all adjustments must be made while the treadmill is turned OFF. 1. Make sure that the treadmill is OFF and that the running belt is completely s[...]

page 21 Getting Service Do not attempt to service the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer yourself except for performing the maintenance tasks as described in this manual. For information about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor dealer (or a Precor Factory Authorized Service Company). To locate the Precor dealer nearest you,[...]