Precor M9.1 manual

i Precision Electronic T readmill* Owner’ s Manual R R USA R *Several versions of this owner’s manual exist. This is a copy of the last version published. If the assembly instructions do not coincide with your treadmill, please call Precor Customer Service.[...]

ii When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill. These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the treadmill. Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physi[...]

iii Personal Safety • Always attach the safety clip to your clothing at waist level prior to beginning your workout. The safety clip is connected by a cord to the magnetic safety key in the electronic console. If you encounter difficulties, you can stop the running belt by pulling on the cord to disengage the magnetic safety key from inside the c[...]

iv Information Regarding International Use FCC Communications Commission, part 15 The M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill has tested and it complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The M9.1 o[...]

v Grounding Instructions The M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The treadmill is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. [...]

vi Table of Contents Safety Information ........................................................................................................... ii Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... ii Personal Safety ..........................................................[...]

page 1 Before Y ou Begin 1 Thank you for purchasing the Precor M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill. These treadmills feature one of the most sophisticated and beneficial technologies Precor has ever created: Integrated Footplant Technology . Integrated Footplant Technology (IFT) is a microprocessor-regulated motor control system. This pate[...]

page 2 Diagram 1 Hardware kit After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 1) and make sure that you have the following items: (A) Five flanged nuts — for installing the base plate (B) four upper handrail console screws (C) four upper handrail clamp screws (D) one crank handle screw (M9.1 only) (E) two external star wash[...]

page 3 Setting Up the M9.1 or M9.2s T readmill 2 You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill. 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 Precor limited warranty. In[...]

page 4 3. Pick up and rotate the lift column so that the crossbar is at a 90 degree angle to the base of the treadmill. The guide tube, on the M9.1 only , should align with the grommet hole in the crossbeam. Refer to Diagram 2. If necessary, remove the lower cable connector from inside the crossbar. 4. Slide the crossbar a few inches out of the lif[...]

page 5 12. Place two external star washers (E) onto two of the upper handrail console screws (B) and align the upper handrail clamp with the mounting holes on the lift column. See Diagram 4. 13. Insert the screws (B) through the handrail clamp and into the lift column. Tighten the screws securely with the hex key (F) provided. 14. Carefully route t[...]

page 6 16. Hold the electronic console over the handrail clamp to attach the ribbon cable connector into its receptacle. On the M9.1 , make sure that you hold the potentiometer cable away from the receptacle as you push the connector into place. See Diagram 5. Align the tab on the ribbon cable connector with its counterpart located on the receptacl[...]

page 7 19. Install the incline crank handle ( M9.1 only ) onto the lift column shaft as shown in Diagram 7. Align the handle with the flat portion of the shaft end. Insert a screw (D) through the handle and crank shaft and tighten the screw securely with the hex key (G) provided. Do not overtighten. 20. Attach the lift column trim by following thes[...]

page 8 21. Insert the upper end of a handrail into the upper handrail clamp until the black foam wrap just touches the clamp. See Diagram 9. Set the base of the handrail on the floor. Repeat this step for the other handrail. Note : Look underneath the upper handrail clamp to be sure that the handrail ends meet in the middle of the clamp. 22. Insert[...]

page 9 Note : After extensive use, vibrations from the treadmill may cause the clamp to loosen. You may need to periodically inspect the screws and, if necessary, tighten the handrail clamp screws using the hex key (G) provided. e. Proceed to the other side of the treadmill and follow steps a through d to complete the installation of the lower hand[...]

page 10 Using the M9.1 or M9.2s T readmill 3 As simple as using the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill might seem, you should read this section so that you can use it safely and effectively. This section provides information about the electronic console features which include the following: • information about the ON/OFF (I/O) switch • instructions for us[...]

page 11 Understanding the Electronic Console The electronic console lets you control your workout session. As you work out, the electronic display provides constant feedback about your progress. Information about distance covered, elapsed time, speed, calories burned, and degree of incline is available at any time. Diagram 12 shows an example of th[...]

page 12 Keys on the Electronic Console The keys on the electronic console let you change the speed, stop the treadmill, reset the displays, or control which features appear on the display. Each key and its function is explained below: SPEED : Use the SPEED keys to change belt speed. Belt speed starts at .5 miles per hour (mph) and increases in .1 m[...]

page 13 Changing the Display to U.S. Standard or Metric The M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill can display speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph). When the treadmill is shipped from the factory, it is set to display in U.S. Standard units of measure. You can easily change these settings by taking the following steps: Note : The trea[...]

page 14 W orking Out on Y our T readmill 4 A variety of exercise options are available on the M9.1 and M9.2s treadmills which are discussed in this section and include: • instructions for exercising on the treadmill • an explanation of how to change incline on the M9.1 • information about how to retrieve a previous workout • instructions fo[...]

page 15 To workout on the treadmill, follow these instructions. 1. On the electronic console, place the magnetic safety key in the ACTIVATE position. Walk to the front of the treadmill and turn ON the treadmill using the ON/OFF switch. The safety key must be in the ACTIVATE position before you can turn ON the treadmill. 2. Straddle the running belt[...]

page 16 Changing Incline on the M9.1 When you use the incline crank handle, you can change the incline, up to 10 %. • to raise the incline, rotate the handle clockwise • to lower the incline, rotate the handle counterclockwise Incline changes occur in 1% increments. Whenever you change the incline, the percent of incline automatically appears o[...]

page 17 Using the Manual Course Mode Manual mode lets you use the treadmill for an indefinite period of time while controlling the speed and incline of your workout. All of your workout statistics are compiled and displayed on the electronic console. To use Manual mode, follow the steps in Working Out on Your Precor Treadmill . At the “ SELECT CO[...]

page 18 Once you reach your desired rest speed, the treadmill remembers that speed and returns to it at the beginning of each rest interval, until you change the speed or end your workout. 2. The next scrolling prompt requests that you specify your work speed ( and work incline — M9.2s only ). With one hand on the handrail, use the other hand to [...]

page 19 5. At the “ SELECT COURSE ” prompt, choose your workout course using the keys: either WALK 1 through WALK 5 or RUN 1 through RUN 5 and then press ENTER. The course you choose takes you through a set series of incline intervals with inclines varying according to the level of the course. The label on the electronic console shows the avail[...]

page 20 Getting the Most Out of Y our W orkout 5 A workout on the M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the major muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 13 indicate the muscles improved. Diagram 13 1. Trapezius 2. Deltoid 3. P[...]

page 21 Diagram 14 Training zones How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of fitness. Diagram 14 shows your recommended heart[...]

page 22 Once you locate your pulse, look at a clock with a second hand, and count the beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the total number of beats per minute is 140. Compare the total number of beats with your training zone as iden[...]

page 23 Maintaining Y our T readmill The M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. However, the customer is responsible for the typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the treadmill and adjusting the running belt. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below[...]

page 24 CAUTION: Turn OFF the treadmill and wit for the belt to stop when adjusting or working near the rear roller. Be very careful to keep your fingers or any loose object clear of the belt and rollers. The treadmill wll not stop immeadiately if an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers. Diagram 15 Aligning the running belt Rear roller Belt[...]

page 25 5. Press STOP or SPEED until the running belt comes to a complete stop. 6. Continue with steps 1 through 5 until the belt tension has been properly adjusted and you no longer feel the pause in the belt with each footplant. Important: Do not turn the adjusting bolts more than 1/4 turn at a time. Overtightening the bolts can damage or cause p[...]

page 26 USA R Precor Incorporated P.O. Box 3004 Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Precor and “M” are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. © 1996 Precor Incorporated. Specifications subject to change without notice. 1-800-4-PRECOR NOTICE: Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award winning designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggre[...]