Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M9.4 Precor
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page 1 Electronic T readmill Ergometer R Owner ’ s Manual USA R.
page 2 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.
page 3 • Do not set anything on the handrail, electronic console, or hood. Never place liquids on any part of the treadmill. • Keep all electrical components, such as the motor, power cord, and ON/OFF switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock.
page 4 T able of Contents Before You Begin 5 About this Manual 5 Unpacking the M9.4 Treadmill 6 Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer 7 Installation Requirements 7 Assembly Instructions 7 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt 11 Using the M9.
page 5 Before Y ou Begin 1 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.
page 6 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: .
page 7 Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic T readmill Ergometer 2 You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up an M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer.
page 8 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. Position the handrail assembly so both the right and left handrail columns align over the mounts.
page 9 Installing lift motor Photo 3 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. Secure the lift motor by placing one of the two hex-head shoulder bolts on the 5/16" hex wrench (both are found in the hardware kit).
page 10 12. Place the lift motor cover onto the lift motor. Using the four 3/8" screws found in the hardware kit, securely attach the cover to the lift motor. Photo 5 Secure lift platform and lift tube 13. Lay the treadmill on its right-hand side with the help of another person.
page 11 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 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 y.
page 13 During a workout, the center display moves from TIME , MPH , and MILES in 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.
page 14 GRAY and 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.
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.
page 16 Getting the Most Out of Y our 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 YOUR AGE YOUR HEART RA TE MAXIMUM A TTT AINABLE HEART RA TE 85% 90% 10 0 % 70% 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 195 200 190 102 105 108 112 115 119 123 126 130 133 136 140 123 128 132 136 1.
page 18 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 Electr onic T readmill Ergometer The M9.4 treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Typical maintenance tasks include cleaning the treadmill and adjusting the running belt. Instructions for both procedures are provided in this section.
page 20 Photo 7 Adjusting the running belt 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.
page 21 Getting Service Do not attempt to service the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer yourself except for performing the maintenance tasks as described in this manual. For information about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor dealer (or a Precor Factory Authorized Service Company).
An important point after buying a device Precor M9.4 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Precor M9.4 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Precor M9.4 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Precor M9.4 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Precor M9.4 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Precor M9.4, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Precor M9.4.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Precor M9.4. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Precor M9.4 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
