Owner’s Manual Low Impact Treadmill page 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all instructions before using the M9.55 treadmill. These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination by your physician. Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise.
Personal Safety When using the treadmill, take the following precautions: • Do not allow children on or near the treadmill. Do not leave children unsupervised around the treadmill. • Assemble and operate the treadmill on a solid, level surface. Locate the treadmill a few feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area behind the treadmill clear. • Maintain the treadmill in good working condition. (Refer to the Maintenance section.) Run through a check list prior to each use.
with this in mind and take time to read the guidelines found on page 39. RFI — Radio Frequency Interference Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 The M9.55 treadmill has been tested and found to comply 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.
Safety Approval When identified with the ETL-c logo, the treadmill has been tested and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/2-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances. Grounding Instructions The M9.55 Low Impact 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.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. Personal Safety ................................................................................. Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines .................................. RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ................................................ European Applications ...................................................................... Safety Approval ...............................
6 The M9.55 Courses .........................................................35 7 8 Using the POLAR® Equipment ......................................41 Course Features and Course Descriptions ....................................... 35 Utilizing the Smart Rate® Feature ...................................................... 39 Utilizing Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities ...................................... 39 Heart Rate Course ...........................................................................
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1 Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the Precor M9.55 Low Impact Treadmill. Precor has incorporated an innovative design and some of the most popular features in the health and fitness industry into the M9.55. This manual explains how to assemble, use, and maintain the M9.55 Low Impact Treadmill. The following conventions are used in this manual.
Diagram 2 Hardware Kit. A C E F D G B Carefully unpack the pieces of the treadmill and lay them on the floor near the location where you plan to use the treadmill.
2 Setting Up the Treadmill You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the treadmill. However, you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the treadmill, it is recommended that at least three adult persons assemble it. Installation Requirements Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill. If you do not install the treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty.
Diagram 3 Attach the left upright support to the base. Upright support (left side) Column support Base assembly 6. Attach the left side upright support to the base assembly. Diagram 3. Locate the left upright support. This is the one you want to install first. Place the upright support into the base assembly and align all 5 mounting holes (3 on the side, 2 in the front). Insert 5 screws (A) and washers (B). Thread the screws into the unit, but leave them loose for final adjustments.
Diagram 5 Attach the display console. Upright support Cable Right side support Display console (bottom side) Diagram 6 a. Make sure that the cable is routed through the hole in the upright support. b. Place a protective base (cardboard or plastic sheeting from the shipping container) on the floor. Position the display console (display-side down) onto it. c. Remove 2 screws (A) and washers (B) from the hardware kit. d. Align the upright support mounts with the display console’s.
Diagram 7 Attach the console to the left upright support. Buttonhead screws 10. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram 7. Align the mounting holes on the console to those on the left upright support. Insert 2 screws (A) and washers (B). Do not securely tighten the screws until after the handrails have been attached. Important: With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 36.75” (93 cm). It will not fit through a standard 36” doorway.
Diagram 9 Secure the handrail to the base. Handrail bracket Diagram 10 b. Align the handrail bracket with the 3 base mounts and insert 3 screws (A) and washers (B). See Diagram 9. Tighten the screws securely. c. Return to the upper handrail screws and securely tighten each one. d. Perform steps a. through c. on the opposite side. e. Obtain assistance and remove the blocks from beneath the base. Tighten front plate screws first. Then securely tighten all fasteners.
Diagram 11 Secure the hood. Slide the hood under the 2 screws found on the inboard side of both upright supports. 1 3 2 4 13. Attach the hood. Diagram 11. Place the hood over the motor and slide it under the upper 4 screws (see Diagram 11 #1) and over the 2 lower screws (1 found on each side) of both upright supports. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently cause stress cracks in the plastic hood.
Diagram 13 CAUTION: Ask for assistance to lift the rear of the unit slightly off the floor. Lift the unit by its side rails. Trying to lift the unit and adjust the rear foot without assistance may cause injury to yourself or damage to the unit. Do not try to lift the unit using the running belt. Adjust the rear foot. Important: If you need to make adjustments, adjust one rear foot at a time. Do not use the rear foot to raise or lower the unit more than 1/4” in height.
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 alignment: CAUTION: Do not walk on the running belt during this procedure.
3 Using the M9.55 Treadmill A special feature of the M9.55 is its interactive display which lets you select a user I.D. (1 of 4) and enter workout specific information such as, weight, preferred course, and age. Each person that uses the treadmill (up to four people) can have their own user I.D. and personalize their workout session. Refer to User I.D. on page 28. When you begin a course, the treadmill displays your workout statistics.
Workout Tips CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination from your personal physician. Diagram 14 The steps to working out on the treadmill are listed on the next page. A short description appears in the left margin with the more thorough explanation following on the right. Tips to consider during your workout are shown below: • Check that the unit is turned ON. The I/0 switch is located on the front panel.
Quick Steps to Working Out 1 Put on the POLAR® chest strap. 1. For your heart rate to appear on the display, you need to wear a POLAR® chest strap. Refer to Chapter 7 for more information. 2 Turn ON the treadmill. 2. Locate the ON/OFF (I/0) switch at the front of the treadmill and turn ON the treadmill. The Precor banner appears on the display console. 3 Straddle the running belt. 3. Straddle the running belt with your feet firmly planted on the right and left staging platforms.
Quick Steps to Working Out Use the Incline ▼▲ and Speed ▲▼ keys to change the incline and speed during your workout. Hold onto the handrail with one hand while you touch the keys with the other. Note that the keys are very sensitive, you barely need to press the key for a change to occur. Note that certain courses have preprogrammed speed and incline changes. Refer to M9.55 Courses on page 35. 9 Continue your workout. 9. 10 End your workout. 10.
Using the Quick Start Feature The words “Quick Start” imply that you can start your workout immediately. Once you attach the security clip to your clothing, pressing Quick Start, while your user I.D. is displayed, causes the running belt to start automatically after the warning message “Belt Starting 3, 2, 1,...” appears on the display. Since the treadmill’s software stores all workout information with your user I.D.
The following information shows what happens when you press certain keys while in the various modes. During a course, you press CAUTION: Always hold onto the handrail with one hand when pressing the display keys with the other. Stop This is what happens..., Enter Pause mode. The running belt slows to a gradual stop. Note that you may also press the Speed ▼ key until zero appears on the display. Once the running belt stops, TIME stops accruing.
4 The M9.55 Display The display console lets you control your M9.55 treadmill. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display guide you through your workout session. Before using the treadmill, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so that you can use it safely and effectively. This section covers the following information: • an explanation about the user I.D. display fields • instructions for deleting workout statistics associated with a user I.D.
Changing the User Display Fields When a user I.D. is displayed, you have the option to change the WEIGHT, COURSE, and AGE displays by pressing a Change key and highlighting the information. If you press the Change key to highlight WEIGHT, the information that appears on the display changes accordingly. The information in the WEIGHT field (Field 2) blinks, indicating that the treadmill is awaiting your input. Diagram 16 M9.55 Setup display. Center display indicates which user I.D.
WEIGHT When the User’s # or Name appears in the Upper Display and you press the Change key found directly below the WEIGHT indicator, the information in the WEIGHT field begins to blink indicating that the treadmill is awaiting input. You can change the number (from 1 to 999) using the ▲▼ keys or number keys. Once you start working out, the WEIGHT indicator is disabled. Field 1 indicates the cumulative time spent on the treadmill. Field 2 shows the weight that you last entered.
Smart Rate® Display You must enter your “AGE” after selecting a user I.D., and wear a POLAR® chest strap, while in a course program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show which zone your heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular. • Weight Loss Zone: Maintaining your heart rate between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate, helps burn enough calories that, when continued on a regular basis for 30 minutes or more, provides the greatest fat-burning results.
CALORIES: Provides the cumulative number of calories currently being burned. SEGMENT TIME: Indicates the amount of time, in minutes and seconds (MM:SS), that remain in the highlighted column (or segment) before the next column begins blinking. INCLINE: Displays the percent of incline during your workout. The Incline ▲ and ▼ keys affect the treadmill’s lift and let you set an incline between 0% and 12%. The values displayed can change in ½% increments.
Diagram 17 Keypad keys. RES ET 2 3 4 5 6 INCL INE Numeric keys: Indicate course #, time limit, or goal entries. During a workout, use these keys to select a target Speed or Incline. Quick Start: When pressed at the Precor banner, starts moving the running belt. Smart Rate® is inactive and default values apply. 1 7 8 9 0 ER E NT OL NTR D CO SPEE Keypad Tips • Accurate entries are required or features such as Smart Rate® may not work properly.
STOP: When the red Stop button is pressed, the running belt slows to a gradual stop. The treadmill remains in Pause mode. If the lift was moving when the Stop button was pressed, the lift stops also and remains at its current incline level. To resume a workout, the Speed ▲ key must be pressed. If no key press is detected and the Pause time limit elapses, the display returns to the Precor banner. A default time limit of 2 minutes exists.
5 Programming the M9.55 Treadmill Several aspects of the M9.55 treadmill can be programmed. This section provides instructions on how to: • select U.S. standard or Metric display • enable or disable password protection • create a user name • view the odometer, hours of use, software version, and error log Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display The M9.55 treadmill can display speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) and distance in miles or kilometers. When the M9.
Securing the Treadmill with a Password Note: The password protection program is part of a 3-part sequence that starts with Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display. Begin with the instructions on page 32. If you chose step 4a. or 4b. in the previous programming step, the prompt, PASSWORD appears on the display.
Viewing the Odometer, Hours of Use, Software Version and Error Log Start at the Precor banner and press the Stop button. Then, within ½ second, initiate the following key sequence. Speed ▲, Speed ▼ Note: You can use the number keys (6, 5) instead of Speed ▲, Speed ▼ if you prefer. The field name Odometer appears briefly and then the odometer value (the cumulative distance users have travelled) appears in miles or kilometers.
6 M9.55 Courses A variety of exercise options are available on the M9.55. Descriptions of the courses printed on the display console label are described in this section.
1 MANUAL Type of course Description infinite Speed and incline changes are completely under your control. The profile is initially a flat line. Each segment (column) equals 1 minute. If changes are made to the incline, the course profile reflects the changes in all subsequent segments. The blinking cursor indicates your position on the course. The Manual course has no time or distance limit, you need to press STOP when you have completed your workout.
8 RANDOM Type of course Description infinite Every time a Random course is selected, a different course profile appears. The 1-minute segments that appear in the course profile maintain a set incline that you can override using the Incline ▼▲ keys. The incline is preset to zero for the first segment and the maximum change allowed between segments is + or - 3%. The Random course has no time or distance limit, you need to press STOP when you have completed your workout.
13 14 15 16 17 18 page 38 1-3 INTERVAL HEART RATE WEIGHT LOSS TIME GOAL DISTANCE GOAL CALORIES GOAL Type of course Description user-programmed This course works the same as the 1-1 Interval course, except that each 1-minute rest interval is followed be three 1-minute work intervals. Type of course Description infinite This course lets you set a target for your heart rate. The treadmill adjusts the incline to maintain your target heart rate while you work out.
Diagram 18 Training zones. HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE 200 195 200 190 185 190 180 175 180 170 YOUR HEART RATE 170 160 160 165 156 160 152 155 148 150 140 REC 144 OMM 130 130 120 127 124 120 100 90 150 145 140 END ED T 136 RAIN 132 ING 128 124 ZON MAX. HEART RATE 120 E 117 114 111 107 104 101 97 116 94 80 70 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 YOUR AGE 55 60 65 70 80% OF MAX. HEART RATE 65% OF MAX.
• Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after working out to help prevent stiffness or soreness. • Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate training zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors and may not correspond directly with the diagrams and tables provided. • You should not use the Heart Rate capabilities if you are taking any medications that either speed up or slow down your heart rate.
7 Using the POLAR® Equipment The Precor Heart Rate System has many unique features. Before you use the POLAR® chest strap, please study this section thoroughly. Important: If you do not use the Precor Heart Rate Option according to the guidelines found in this manual, you could jeopardize the accuracy of your heart rate readings or void the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Wearing the POLAR® Chest Strap The Precor Heart Rate Option is a completely wireless system.
8 Maintaining the Treadmill The M9.55 treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. However, you are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty.
3. Turn ON the treadmill. CAUTION: After entering the password, the belt starts moving after the short warning message, “Belt Starting 3, 2, 1,...” appears on the display. 4. Stand to the side of the treadmill and press Quick Start, enter the password (if necessary) and then increase the running belt speed to 3 mph (5 kph) by pressing Speed ▲. CAUTION: If you hear any chafing or the running belt appears to be getting damaged, stop the running belt immediately by pressing the red Stop key.
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Thank you for purchasing a PRECOR product. In order that we may continue to serve you in the future, please take a few minutes to complete and return this warranty registration. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Precor Limited Warranty and affirms that the date of purchase was_____________ 19___; further, that the undersigned has read and understands the conditions and terms of the Precor Limited Warranty in its entirety.
▼ Precor Incorporated P.O. Box 3004 Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Warranty Registration Card Please fill out the Warranty Registration and mail it to Precor. PLACE STAMP HERE M9.55 Low Impact Treadmill featuring Heart Rate and Smart Rate® Systems Product Specifications Electronic Specifications Length: 84 inches (213 cm) Width: 36.75 inches (93 cm) w/handrails 33.75 inches (86 cm) w/o handrails Height: 55 inches (140 cm) Running surface: Belt - 20 inches by 60 inches (51 cm by 152 cm) Motor: 3.
