Precor M9.20, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...page 1 0 R Owner s Manual Low Impact Treadmill 0 R USA R...

Page 2: ...tructions To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons take the following precautions The M9 20 or M9 20s treadmill should never be left unattended when plugged in Unplug the t...

Page 3: ...rocess trips a circuit breaker which turns OFF the treadmill and stops the running belt Assemble and operate the M9 20 or M9 20s treadmill on a solid level surface Locate the treadmill at least 4 feet...

Page 4: ...alled and used in accordance with the owner s manual instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular...

Page 5: ...outlet or power transformer If the treadmill must be reconnected for use on a different type of electrical circuit the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel Proper grounding plug...

Page 6: ...20 s Treadmill 22 Using the Manual Course Mode 24 Changing the Interval Course Profile 24 Using the Weight Loss Mode 26 Changing the Display to U S Standard or Metric 27 Selecting the Time or Distanc...

Page 7: ...body The M9 20 Low Impact Treadmill offers an easy to understand electronic console that gives motivating feedback about your workout Professionally designed exercise options incorporate the latest in...

Page 8: ...weighs over 160 pounds To avoid injury and to ensure the safety of the unit and yourself get adequate assistance before dropping the sidewalls of the box and sliding the running bed assembly out of t...

Page 9: ...5 32 hex key upper and lower handrail clamp I one 3 16 hex key frame to base bolts J one 1 4 hex key belt tracking and tension adjustment K two lower handrail clamps L one magnetic safety key If any...

Page 10: ...readmill on deeply padded plush or shag carpeting due to possible damage to the carpet and machine If the treadmill is installed in a carpeted area place a piece of heavy cardboard plywood or other so...

Page 11: ...he hood of the treadmill as shown in Diagram 2 helps elevate the treadmill and keep pressure off the hood and side rail during assembly Due to the rounded corners on the side rail one assistant will n...

Page 12: ...vis pin head of the clevis pin should be toward the rear of the treadmill through both holes and re attach the hitch pin Note The lift is elevated to a 1 percent incline for ease of assembly The funct...

Page 13: ...nto its receptacle Align the tab on the ribbon cable connector with its counterpart located on the receptacle and plug the connector into the receptacle using your fingers as shown in Diagram 5 The pl...

Page 14: ...the limited warranty 19 Insert the upper end of a handrail into the upper handrail clamp until the black foam wrap just touches the clamp as shown in Diagram 7 Repeat this step for the other handrail...

Page 15: ...her E on the lower handrail clamp screw D align the screw holes and finger tighten the screw e To secure the handrail inside the clamp use the hex key H provided Do not overtighten the screw or damage...

Page 16: ...ted warranty d While maintaining alignment attach the trim by pressing firmly against the lift column until the hook and loop pads fasten securely to each other 24 If you need to move the treadmill as...

Page 17: ...ual mode and press SCAN ENTER 3 Continue standing next to the treadmill and bring the running belt up to a speed of 2 miles per hour by pressing the SPEED key CAUTION If you hear or notice any chafing...

Page 18: ...how you what information is being displayed Information from five distinct fields as shown in Diagram 10 can appear DISTANCE TIME SPEED CALORIES and INCLINE Note The M9 20 electronic console is very s...

Page 19: ...mph or kilometers per hour 8 to 14 kph If you wish to change the display you can follow the instructions found in Changing the Display to U S Standard or Metric When you enter your accurate weight the...

Page 20: ...PEED CALORIES and INCLINE alternately appear in sequence every few seconds A pair of lights next to the word SCAN indicates that you are in SCAN mode Another pair of lights on the display indicate whi...

Page 21: ...terval Mode you can cool down before ending your workout by changing to Manual Mode simply press STOP twice in quick succession To reset the displays on your treadmill press and hold the HOLD TO RESET...

Page 22: ...he magnetic safety key to your clothing before each workout Then if you encounter difficulties or want to end your workout you can easily stop the running belt by pulling on the cord Gently stretch yo...

Page 23: ...Press the keys until you see the desired mode or course number appear on the display then press ENTER For more information about the different modes read the following pages Once you specify the mode...

Page 24: ...ss much sooner with less effort Studies also show that people who interval train are more likely to stick with their fitness program The interval course on the M9 20 s treadmill lets you set the cours...

Page 25: ...r running or walking Press the INCLINE or key to specify an appropriate incline When the desired speed and incline are displayed simply continue working out you do not need to press ENTER Once you rea...

Page 26: ...you of upcoming incline or interval changes by scrolling messages across the display The Weight Loss mode is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28 minute workout while minimizing the ris...

Page 27: ...s the SPEED or key until the desired speed appears in the display Always monitor your pulse heart rate during and at the end of your workout It should never exceed 80 of your maximum heart rate or go...

Page 28: ...out by distance or time You see the SELECT DISTANCE or SELECT TIME prompt after you enter a course selection The default measurement is distance To change the prompt follow the steps above in Changing...

Page 29: ...will not interfere with your workout 4 When you see ENTER WEIGHT scroll across the display specify your weight using any key When the correct weight is displayed press ENTER This information allows t...

Page 30: ...u exercise Weight Loss Course 28 minute program Maximizes calorie and fat burn Running Courses Each segment equals 0 1 miles Walking Courses Each segment equals 0 05 miles Interval Course Alternating...

Page 31: ...arrow keys to choose distance the display moves in 5 increments from 5 to 50 miles 8 to 80 kilometers Press ENTER when the desired distance appears Note You can change the SELECT TIME prompt to SELEC...

Page 32: ...At the SELECT COURSE prompt choose your custom course either CUST 1 or CUST 2 Press the or keys until you see the desired course then press ENTER Note After pressing ENTER a prompt scrolls across the...

Page 33: ...6 If you attempt to program the course profile past the maximum distance of 8 miles the prompt END COURSE appears and scrolls across the display The running belt slows to a gradual stop the incline r...

Page 34: ...eus Longus Brevis To get the most out of each workout a general understanding of the principles behind aerobic training is invaluable The best source of information is your specialty fitness dealer In...

Page 35: ...art rates vary according to several physiological factors To determine your training zone find your age on the diagram and then find the line where they intersect For example if you are 35 years old y...

Page 36: ...ends on your fitness level Exercise physiologists have determined that to attain cardiovascular benefits from exercise you should maintain your heart rate in its training zone for at least 15 minutes...

Page 37: ...p and water To clean the running belt and the groves on the plastic trim strip use a soft nylon scrub brush Never pour water or spray liquids on the electronic console Allow the treadmill to dry compl...

Page 38: ...turn counter clockwise this moves the belt to the left Important Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than 1 4 turn at a time Overtightening the bolt can damage the treadmill 3 Turn ON the treadmill an...

Page 39: ...ause 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...

Page 40: ...orporated P O Box 3004 Bothell WA USA 98041 3004 P N 36188 102 9 94 Precor and M are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated 1989 Precor Incorporated Specifications subject to change without noti...