R R Precision Electronic Treadmill* Owner’s Manual R USA *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.
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 M9.1 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 physical examination by your physician.
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 console. To resume operation, the magnetic safety key must be replaced.
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 or M9.
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 equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Table of Contents Safety Information ........................................................................................................... ii Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... ii Personal Safety ................................................................................................................. iii Precor Smart Weight Option—Safety Guidelines ............................................................
1 This manual explains how to assemble, use, and maintain the M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill. The following conventions are used in this manual: “Note:” Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text. “Important:” Indicates information to which you should pay special attention. “CAUTION:” Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to yourself or damage to the equipment.
Diagram 1 Hardware kit I A H G B C D F E 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.
2 Setting Up the M9.1 or M9.2s Treadmill 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.
Diagram 2 Hood Install lift column Crossbeam Elevation tube location (M9.2s only) Guide tube (M9.1s only) Lift column 1 12 Base plate Ribbon cable Clevis pin (M9.2s only) Tie wrap (M9.2s only) Crossbar Foam blocks 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.
Diagram 3 Plug connector into lower board Ribbon cable receptacle Ribbon cable connector Flanged nuts (A) Base plate Motor chassis Cross beam 9. Route the ribbon cable as shown in Diagram 3, so that you have easy access to the receptacle on the motor chassis. 10. Align the tab on the ribbon cable connector with its counterpart located on the receptacle in the motor chassis. Plug the connector into the receptacle. See Diagram 3.
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Diagram 9 Install upper handrails Upper handrail clamp Trim strip Electronic console display Upper handrail Upper handrail clamp Cable tie & fastener Ribbon cable 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.
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 handrails. 24.
3 Using the M9.1 or M9.2s Treadmill 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 using the magnetic safety key • a brief description of the electronic console • instructions for changing the display from U.S. Standard to Metric • M9.
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 the M9.2s electronic console display. Displays on the Electronic Console The indicator lights on the electronic console show you what information is being displayed.
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 mph (.2 kph) increments while you hold the key. You can increase speed up to 9 mph (14 kph). When you decrease speed, belt speed decreases at a rate of .1 mph (.
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 treadmill will retain your selection even when it is turned OFF and unplugged. You can change your selection at any time, simply by repeating the following steps. 1.
4 Working Out on Your Treadmill 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.
Quick Steps to Working Out 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. Straddle belt. 2. Straddle the running belt with your feet firmly planted on the right and left side platforms.
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 on the console display. You can change incline anytime during your workout.
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 COURSE” prompt, choose “MANL.” On the M9.
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 press the SPEED keys until the desired work speed (up to 9 mph) is shown. When you are comfortable with the rest and work speeds, you can let go of the handrail.
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 available courses. The courses combine .5-mile segments with a set series of inclines.
5 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 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 Muscles improved 1. Trapezius 2. Deltoid 1 1 3. Pectorals 2 4. Rhomboids 3 5. Triceps 5 6 9 6. Biceps 4 7 10 8 7. Latissimus Dorsi 8 8. Forearm Flexors/Extensors 11 12 9.
Training zones HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE 200 195 200 190 185 190 180 175 180 170 170 YOUR HEART RATE Diagram 14 160 160 165 156 160 152 155 148 150 140 REC 150 144 OMM 130 130 120 127 124 120 100 145 140 END ED T 136 117 RAIN 132 ING 114 111 90 128 124 ZON MAX. HEART RATE 120 E 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.
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 identified in Diagram 14. If necessary, increase or decrease your activity level to bring your heart rate into your training zone.
6 Maintaining Your Treadmill 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, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty.
Diagram 15 Aligning the running belt Side platform Running bed 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. Rear roller Belt adjustment bolt Running belt 5. Press STOP or SPEED 6.
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 premature failure of the precision bearings in the front and rear rollers. Servicing the Treadmill Do not attempt to service the M9.1 or M9.
M9.1 and M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmills Specifications Length: Width: Height: Motor: Speed: Incline: Power: Weight: 67.75 inches (172 cm) 26.75 inches (68 cm) 43.5 inches (110.5 cm) 1.5 hp continuous duty 90V DC 0.5 to 9 mph (0.8 to 14.48 kph) 9 mph is equivalent to a 6.7 minute mile 0 to 10% grade 50/60Hz, 120v AC single phase 192 lbs (87 kg) Electronic Specifications M9.1 Programs: Manual Interval (1 minute rest: 1 minute work) M9.
