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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Low Impact Treadmill page 1...
  • Page 2 Prevent Electrical Shock DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the M9.20 or M9.20s Low Impact Treadmill from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    A treadmill running belt will not stop immediately if an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers. • Use care when getting on or off the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill. Use the handrails whenever possible. Do not get on or off the treadmill when the running belt is moving.

  • Page 4: Fcc Information

    Do not rock the unit. Do not stand or climb on the handrails, electronic console, or hood. • Do not attempt to service the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill yourself other than the assembly and maintenance instructions found in this manual. See Obtaining Service in the maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 5 Check with a qualified electrician or serviceperson if you are in doubt as to whether the treadmill is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the treadmill—if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    6 Before You Begin About this Manual Unpacking the M9.20 or M9.20s Treadmill Setting Up the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill Installation Requirements Assembly Instructions Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt Using the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill Understanding the Electronic Console.

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Three different modes enhance your workout capabilities: Manual, Interval, and Weight Loss. The M9.20s combines all the benefits of the M9.20 and provides an additional feature: Program mode. Ten factory-programmed courses provide variety to help motivate you during your workout.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The M9.20 Or M9.20S Treadmill

    8 Unpacking the M9.20 or M9.20s Treadmill The M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill is carefully tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the unit in six pieces as listed below: • running bed assembly • lift column assembly • electronic console display •...
  • Page 9 (L) one magnetic safety key If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the treadmill, or call 1-800-4-PRECOR for the dealer nearest you. Important: The packaging for this equipment was designed to protect it during shipment. If you plan on moving in the near future, please store the original packaging in a safe place.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The M9.20/S Low Impact Treadmill

    10 Setting Up the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up a M9.20 or M9.20s Low Impact Treadmill. However, you must review and follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty.

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    1. Locate the power switch at the front of the treadmill. Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and that the treadmill’s power cord is unplugged. Do not assemble the M9.20/s treadmill if it is plugged in. CAUTION: Do not try to assemble the treadmill by yourself. Because of the weight of the treadmill and its parts, get additional help from other people before performing the following steps.
  • Page 12 Since the connector is designed to engage in one direction only, do not force the connector into the receptacle. 11. Have your assistants help you return the treadmill to an upright position, so that the base is flat on the floor.
  • Page 13 Note: Right and left are determined while standing to the rear of the treadmill facing toward the hood. 15. If your hands are dirty, wash your hands before continuing to the next step. This will help keep the electronic console display clean.
  • Page 14 Diagram 6 Handrail clamp Electronic console Ribbon cable Lift column Diagram 7 Upper handrail clamp Trim strip Electronic console display Upper handrail Upper handrail clamp Cable tie & fastener Ribbon cable page 14 Attach electronic console to handrail clamp 17. Align the electronic console mounting holes with the handrail clamp. Mount the electronic console onto the handrail clamp by placing the two external star washers (F) onto the two handrail clamp bolts (B).
  • Page 15 (H) provided. Proceed to the other side of the treadmill and follow steps a through e to complete the installation of the lower handrails. 22. Return to the upper handrail clamp, look underneath the clamp to be sure...
  • Page 16 24. If you need to move the treadmill, ask for assistance from one or more persons. Roll the treadmill on its front wheels to the new location by lifting the rear end of the unit.

  • Page 17: Checking The Alignment Of The Running Belt

    5. Press STOP to stop the running belt. If the belt is functioning correctly, the M9.20/s treadmill is ready to use. If the belt needs alignment, refer to Aligning the Running Belt for instructions before using the treadmill.

  • Page 18: Using The M9.20/S Low Impact Treadmill

    DISTANCE, TIME, SPEED, CALORIES, and INCLINE. Note: The M9.20 electronic console is very similar to the M9.20s. The course label on the left of the console (in Diagram 10) does not appear on the M9.20 console. Manual Course - Change your speed and incline as you exercise.

  • Page 19: Keys On The Electronic Console

    At the end of your workout, the total calories burned is displayed. The M9.20/s treadmill provides a range of inclines from 1% to 10%. You can INCLINE change the incline and increase or decrease the level of your workout by...
  • Page 20 If the magnetic safety key is not in the ACTIVATE position, you cannot turn ON the treadmill. If used properly, the magnetic safety key helps to protect you from injury during your workout. Attach the magnetic safety key to your clothing prior to stepping onto the running belt and beginning your workout.

  • Page 21: Using The Magnetic Safety Key

    Using the Magnetic Safety Key The magnetic safety key lets you stop the treadmill’s running belt. Use this key in an emergency or when you are finished exercising. Pulling the key off the console or moving it to the OFF position, has the same effect as turning OFF the treadmill using the ON/OFF switch.

  • Page 22: Working Out On Your M9.20/S Treadmill

    To use the treadmill, follow these instructions. CAUTION: If this is the first time you have operated this treadmill, DO NOT STAND on the running belt until you become familiar with M9.20/s operation. 1. On the electronic console, place the magnetic safety key in the ACTIVATE position.
  • Page 23 For more information about the different modes, read the following pages. Once you specify the mode, the treadmill automatically remembers it. If no one else uses the treadmill or makes any changes before your next workout, you can simply press ENTER at the “SELECT COURSE” prompt and activate the same mode.

  • Page 24: Using The Manual Course Mode

    All of your workout statistics are compiled and displayed on the electronic console. To use the manual mode, follow the steps in Working Out on Your M9.20/s Treadmill . At the “SELECT COURSE” prompt, choose “MANL” and press ENTER.
  • Page 25 Then, gradually increase the incline during the Work interval until you can maintain a constant pace. To use the interval course, follow the steps in Working Out on Your M9.20/s Treadmill . At the “SELECT COURSE” prompt, use the “INTV,”...

  • Page 26: Using The Weight Loss Mode

    MPH page 26 Using the Weight Loss Mode The Precor Weight Loss mode program incorporates the latest findings on fat- burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world- renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research.

  • Page 27: Changing The Display To U.s. Standard Or Metric

    The M9.20/s treadmill can display speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph). When the M9.20/s is shipped from the factory, it is set to display to U.S. Standard units of measure. You can easily change these settings by taking the following steps: Note: The M9.20/s treadmill will retain your selection even when it is turned...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Time Or Distance Prompt

    2. Continue with your workout or turn OFF the treadmill by removing the magnetic safety key from the ACTIVATE position on the electronic console. If you turn OFF the treadmill, be sure to store the safety key in a safe place to prevent unauthorized use.

  • Page 29: Using A Preprogrammed Course On The M9.20S

    NOT STAND on the running belt until you become familiar with M9.20s operations. Be sure to read and follow the general guidelines found in Working Out on Your M9.20/s Treadmill prior to using the treadmill. 1. On the electronic console, move the magnetic safety key to the ACTIVATE position (shown in Diagram 11, page 15).
  • Page 30 Diagram 12 Manual Course Change your speed and incline as you exercise. Interval Course Alternating one minute rest and work intervals. Weight Loss Course 28 minute program. Maximizes calorie and fat burn. Walking Courses Each segment equals 0.05 miles. Running Courses Each segment equals 0.1 miles.
  • Page 31 8. When you are finished working out or you have come to the end of the course, hold onto the handrail and press STOP. The treadmill will come to a safe stop. Be sure to remove the magnetic safety key from your clothing and return it to the OFF position on the electronic console.

  • Page 32: Creating Custom Courses On The M9.20S

    page 32 Creating Custom Courses on the M9.20s You can program the M9.20s and create your own course profiles using the two custom courses (“CUST. 1” and “CUST. 2”). Programming a custom course is easy. You just create the custom courses as you work out by determining the speed and incline for each 0.1 mile segment along the 8-mile maximum course length.

  • Page 33: Deleting Custom Courses On The M9.20S

    5. As you move through the course, you can continue to change the course profile by using the SPEED and INCLINE blinking. You cannot “go back” to a segment once you move beyond it. However, you can pause by pressing STOP. The following prompts appear and scroll across the display: •...

  • Page 34: Getting The Most Out Of Your Workout

    34 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout A workout on the M9.20/s Low Impact 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.

  • Page 35: How Hard Should I Exercise

    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.

  • Page 36: How Long Should I Exercise

    Give yourself time to become familiar with your treadmill and to improve your fitness level. Then you can gradually increase speed and incline to make your work- outs more challenging.

  • Page 37: Maintaining The M9.20/S Low Impact Treadmill

    The treadmill will not stop immediately if an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers. Take the following steps to adjust the running belt on the M9.20/s treadmill. To ensure your safety, make all adjustments while the treadmill is OFF.
  • Page 38 Alignment of the running belt 2. Locate the left belt adjustment bolt at the rear of the treadmill as shown in Diagram 15. The direction you turn the bolt depends on how the belt is tracking. Make all belt adjustments on the left rear corner bolt using the hex key (J) provided.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Tension Of The Belt

    To help the customer service representative expedite your call, have your serial number available. The serial number on the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill is written on a label located underneath the treadmill at the left, rear corner of the running bed frame.
  • Page 40 Precor Incorporated P.O. Box 3004 Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 page 40 Precor and "M" are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. © 1989 Precor Incorporated. Specifications subject to change without notice. 1-800-4-PRECOR P/N 36188-102 9/94...

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