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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Electronic Treadmill Ergometer page 1...
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Page 2: Safety Information
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: •... - Page 3 Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, and consult your physician. Precor treadmills are designed for the enjoyment of the serious runner as well as the dedicated walker. By following the above precautions and using good common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before You Begin About this Manual Unpacking the M9.4 Treadmill Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer Installation Requirements Assembly Instructions Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt Using the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer Understanding the Electronic Console Running on the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Getting the Most Out of Your Workout How Hard Should I Exercise? -
Page 5: Before You Begin
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 engineered M9.4 treadmill features a monocoque aluminum frame, a running platform designed with built-in shock absorption, and the most durable and comfortable running surface available. -
Page 6: Unpacking The M9.4 Treadmill
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 •... -
Page 7: Setting Up The M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer
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 Precor warranty. nstallation Requirements Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill: •... - Page 8 Photo 1 Handrail/display assembly Handrail/display assembly Running bed Handrail/display assembly mounts 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.
- Page 9 Installing lift Photo 3 motor Lift motor Lift motor support mount 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.
- Page 10 16. Replace the black hood that you removed in Step 1 and tighten the eight phillips-head screws. CAUTION: Precor recommends that two people move the treadmill to its final location. A fully-assembled M9.4 treadmill is very heavy, and might cause back strain if one person tries to move it.
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Page 11: Checking The Alignment Of The Running Belt
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. -
Page 12: Using The M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer
Using the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer 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: •... - Page 13 Center Display During a workout, the center display moves from TIME, MPH, and MILES in Window 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.
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Page 14: Running On The M9.4 Electronic Treadmill
GRAY 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 belt reaches that elevation. - 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.
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Page 16: Getting The Most Out Of Your Workout
Getting the Most Out of Your 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. -
Page 17: How Hard Should I Exercise
Diagram 2 Your heart rate HEART RATE TRAINING ZONES 100% YOUR AGE How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.”... -
Page 18: How Long Should I Exercise
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. -
Page 19: Maintaining The M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer
Instructions for both procedures are provided in this section. Cleaning the Treadmill Your Precor treadmill relies on low friction for efficient operation. To keep the friction low, the treadmill must be as clean as possible. CAUTION: Turn OFF the treadmill and unplug the power cord before cleaning. - Page 20 Photo 7 Adjusting the running belt Belt adjustment bolt 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.
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Page 21: Getting Service
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, call 1-800-4-PRECOR. Precor Incorporated Precor and "M"...