Precor M 9.1, M 9.2s User Manual

Precision Electronic Treadmill*

*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.

Owner’s Manual

USA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:

• 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.

Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices immédiatement.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, take the following precautions:

• When it is plugged in, do not leave the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill unattended. Unplug the treadmill from the power source when it is not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts.

• Close supervision is necessary when the M9.1 or M9.2s is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

• Use the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.

• Never operate the treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped in water. Return the treadmill to a service center for examination and repair.

• Turn OFF and unplug the treadmill when adjusting or working near the rear roller. Do not make adjustments to the running belt when someone is standing on the unit.

• Keep the power cord and plug away from heated surfaces.

• Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands away from moving parts.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• To disconnect, turn the power switch to the OFF (O) position, then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Connect the M9.1 or M9.2s to a properly grounded outlet only. See

Grounding Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• When the treadmill is not being used, remove the magnetic safety key and store it in a safe place to prevent unauthorized use.

• Check the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill before each use. Completely assemble the treadmill before using it.

• Assemble and operate the M9.1 or M9.2s on a solid, level surface. Locate the treadmill at least 4 feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area behind the treadmill clear.

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles. Check the soles of your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones. Tie long hair back.

• Keep all loose clothing and towels away from the running surface. The running belt will not stop immediately if an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers.

• Use care when getting on or off the treadmill. Use the handrails whenever possible. Step onto the running belt when the speed is at or below 1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometers per hour). Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is moving.

• Before the running belt begins moving (prior to your workout), and after it stops (at the end of your workout), straddle the belt by placing your feet firmly on the right and left side platforms.

• Never turn ON the treadmill when someone is standing on the machine.

• Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the treadmill when the running belt is moving.

• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand or climb on the handrails, electronic console, or hood.

• Keep all electrical components, such as the motor, power cord, and ON/OFF switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock. Do not set anything on the handrail, electronic console, or hood. Never place liquids on any part of the unit.

• Do not attempt to service the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill yourself other than the assembly and maintenance instructions found in this manual. The M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill is for household use only. See

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

• Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, and consult your physician

Obtaining Service

in the maintenance section of this manual.

Precor Smart Weights—Safety Guidelines

The Precor Smart Weights were created and designed exclusively for Precor products. Please take time to read the following guidelines:

• Handle Precor Smart Weights with care. Do not drop the equipment. It might damage the weights and you could void the manufacturer’s limited warranty.

• Keep the equipment dry. Do not immerse the equipment in water.

• With every use, check that the remote signal is working before you begin your workout. After extensive use, the battery in the remote head may wear out. See Precor Smart Weights Owner’s Manual.

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 treadmill.

Replacing the Battery

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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 M9.2s treadmill generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 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 installation.

If the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill OFF and ON, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for your TV, radio, VCR, etc.

• Increase separation between the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill and the receiver (TV, radio, etc.).

• Connect the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill into a different power outlet—on a dedicated circuit different from the one used by the receiver (TV, radio, etc.). No other appliance should be plugged into the same power outlet that the treadmill is connected to.

• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications

“This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.”

“Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioéélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada.”

*Indiquer seulement la classe duappareils numériques correspondent à l’application visée.

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.

DANGER

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the treadmill is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the treadmill—if it doesn’t fit the outlet, get a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

Diagram A

Proper grounding plug and power outlet for 120v connection

The treadmill is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit (refer to the WARNING below and to the

Installation Requirements

Diagram A.

on page 3) and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in

WARNING

This product is rated for 120 volts and is factory-equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. If the treadmill must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel.

than 15 amps and is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of

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Table of Contents

Safety Information ........................................................................................................... ii

Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................... ii

Personal Safety.................................................................................................................iii

Precor Smart Weight Option—Safety Guidelines .............................................................iii

Information Regarding International Use........................................................................ iv

Grounding Instructions......................................................................................................v

Before You Begin............................................................................................................ 1

Unpacking the Treadmill................................................................................................... 1

Optional Equipment: Smart Weights................................................................................. 1

Setting Up the M9.1 or M9.2s Treadmill........................................................................ 3

Installation Requirements................................................................................................. 3

Assembly Instructions...................................................................................................... 3

Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt .................................................................... 9

Using the M9.1 or M9.2s Treadmill ............................................................................. 10

Locating the ON and OFF Switch .................................................................................... 10

Using the Magnetic Safety Key ....................................................................................... 10

Understanding the Electronic Console............................................................................ 11

Displays on the Electronic Console................................................................................. 11

Keys on the Electronic Console ...................................................................................... 12

Changing the Display to U.S. Standard or Metric ........................................................... 13

Selecting the TIME or DISTANCE prompt on the M9.2s ................................................. 13

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Working Out on Your Treadmill.................................................................................... 14

Changing Incline on the M9.1......................................................................................... 16

Retrieving the Previous Workout Program ..................................................................... 16

Pausing Your Workout ................................................................................................... 16

Cooling Down After a Workout ....................................................................................... 16

Ending Your Workout ..................................................................................................... 16

Using the Manual Course Mode...................................................................................... 17

Changing the Interval Course Profile .............................................................................. 17

Using the M9.2s Preprogrammed Courses..................................................................... 18

Getting the Most Out of Your Workout ......................................................................... 20

How Hard Should I Exercise? ......................................................................................... 21

How Long Should I Exercise?......................................................................................... 22

How Often Should I Exercise? ........................................................................................ 22

Maintaining Your Treadmill ......................................................................................... 23

Cleaning the Equipment.................................................................................................. 23

Aligning the Running Belt ............................................................................................... 23

Adjusting the Tension of the Belt.................................................................................... 24

Servicing the Treadmill................................................................................................... 25

Power Cord Maintenance................................................................................................ 25

M9.1 and M9.2s Long Term Storage.............................................................................. 25

Obtaining Service ........................................................................................................... 25

Before You Begin

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.

“WARNING:” Provides instructions to prevent electrical damage to the equipment and prevent injuries to yourself or others.

“DANGER:” Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

Thank you for purchasing the Precor M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill. These treadmills feature one of the most sophisticated and beneficial technologies Precor has ever created:

Integrated Footplant Technology (IFT) is a microprocessor-regulated motor control system. This patented technology collects motor and belt speed data and uses it to monitor your workout and enhance your safety and comfort. It replicates the natural walking and running motion of your feet. By allowing slight, natural speed variations throughout your stride, Precor treadmills reduce shock and pounding to your body.

The easy-to-understand electronic console provides motivating feedback about your workout which includes: distance covered, elapsed time, current speed, calories burned, and percent of incline. On the M9.1, use the easy-to-reach incline crank handle on the console to change incline. On the M9.2s you can change inclines by pressing the INCLINE key on the electronic console. Inclines from 0 to 10 percent are available.

Two exercise modes come with the M9.1 treadmill: Manual and Interval. Manual Mode lets you control your workload throughout your workout session. In the Interval Mode, the treadmill reminds you to raise and lower the workload during your session in interval training fashion, helping you to achieve aerobic fitness in a shorter period of time.

Three different modes come with the M9.2s, Manual, Interval, (same as the M9.1) and Program. Program mode provides ten factory-programmed courses with predetermined inclines where you choose the speed and distance of your workout. All three modes provide variety to help entice and motivate you during your workout.

Integrated Footplant Technology

Unpacking the M9.1 or M9.2s Treadmill

CAUTION: This unit 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 the box. Do not lift the running bed from the box.

The M9.1 or M9.2s Precision Electronic Treadmill is intended for household use only and has many unique features which set it apart from conventional treadmills. To maximize your use of the treadmill, please study this manual thoroughly. Your treadmill is carefully inspected before shipment. Precor ships the unit in seven pieces as listed below:

• running bed assembly • handrails

• lift column assembly • lift column trim

• electronic console display • incline crank handle (M9.1 only)

• owner’s manual, limited warranty card, and hardware kit (hardware kit shown in Diagram 1.) Carefully unpack the pieces of the treadmill and lay them on the floor near the location where you

plan to use the treadmill. Important: If you have a M9.2s, do not cut the cable tie that runs through the elevation tube and

the lift column. The elevation tube is calibrated at the factory and the plastic cable tie prevents excessive movement during shipment. While you are unpacking the treadmill, do not cut this cable tie. It will be cut, when you perform step 7 in the assembly process.

Optional Equipment

• Precor Smart Weights The optional Precor Smart Weights are now available from your local dealer. Smart Weights can

provide variety and intensity to your workout. Its remote capability allows you to work out with a combination of 1- or 2-pound hand weights and change the treadmill’s incline and speed, or stop the running belt, without ever touching the electronic console! Handrail carriers provide convenient locations to store your Smart Weights. Call your local dealer to find out about the details. To locate the dealer nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR.

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Diagram 1

Hardware kit

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 (M9.1 only) (E) two external star washers — handrail clamp to column (F) one 5/32" hex key — upper handrail clamp and display console (G) one 3/16" hex key — crank handle and lower handrail clamp (H) one 1/4" hex key — belt tracking and tension adjustment (I) one magnetic safety key, cord, and clip

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If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the treadmill, or call 1-8004-PRECOR for the authorized Precor dealer nearest you.

Important: The packaging for this equipment was designed to protect it during shipment. If you plan on moving in the near future, please store the original packaging in a safe place.

Setting Up the M9.1 or M9.2s Treadmill

CAUTION: Do not remove the 3-prong plug or otherwise bypass it with an adapter or extension cord in order to use a non-grounded outlet.

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.

Installation Requirements

Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill:

• Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. The serial number is written on a label located underneath the treadmill on the left, rear corner of the running bed. The best time to locate and write the serial number onto the limited warranty card and in this owner’s manual is while the treadmill is on its side during the assembly process. Refer to

• Additional tools required. To assist with the assembly process, acquire a 7/16" socket and rachet with a 3" extension.

• Set up the treadmill on a solid, flat surface. Do not install the treadmill on deeply padded, plush, or shag carpeting due to possible damage to the carpet and machine. If the treadmill is placed on a carpeted surface, place a piece of heavy cardboard, plywood, or other smooth, flat surface under the unit to protect the carpet and treadmill. If the floor is not even, the running belt will not track properly. Refer to

• Locate the treadmill at least 4 feet from walls and furniture. Be sure to provide ample space in front of the machine to allow easy access to the ON/OFF switch. Open space to the sides and rear of the machine makes for a safer mount and dismount and easier belt adjustment.

• Use a standard 120-volt household outlet. Precor recommends that you plug your unit into a grounded outlet dedicated to a 20 amp house circuit breaker. The treadmill is equipped with a 20 amp circuit breaker to protect the electrical and electronic components from sustained overloads. An integral 3-prong plug protects the machine and is grounded for your safety.

Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt

Obtaining Service

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CAUTION: Do not try to assemble the treadmill by yourself. Because of the weight of the treadmill and its parts, get additional help before performing the following steps.

Assembly Instructions

To assist you in the assembly of the treadmill, the items in the hardware kit, shown in Diagram 1, correspond to a particular letter in the alphabet. These letters appear throughout the assembly instructions. Refer to Diagram 1 while performing the steps below.

To assemble the M9.1 or M9.2s treadmill, take the following steps:

1. Locate the power switch at the front of the treadmill. Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and the treadmill’s power cord is unplugged. Do not assemble the treadmill if it is plugged in and turned ON.

2. Obtain appropriate assistance to lay the treadmill on its left-hand side. Placing the foam blocks on the hood of the treadmill, as shown in Diagram 2 (on the next page), helps elevate the treadmill and keep pressure off the hood and side rail during assembly.

Note: Right and left are determined while standing to the rear of the treadmill facing toward the hood.

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Diagram 2

Hood

Install lift column

Crossbeam Elevation tube location (M9.2s only)

Guide tube (M9.1s only) Lift column

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.

4. Slide the crossbar a few inches out of the lift column. Insert the top of the lift column into the crossbeam. Push the lift column through until the base plate is flush with the crossbeam. See Diagram 2. Have your assistant support the far end of the lift column.

5. Align the five holes in the lift column’s base plate with the studs in the crossbeam. Have your assistant slide and hold the lift column into place while you put a flanged nut (A) on each of the five studs. Finger-tighten the nuts onto the studs.

6. Using your 7/16" socket wrench (a 3" extension rachet is helpful), begin to tighten the flanged nuts. Alternate between each one, until the base plate is snug up against the crossbeam. Do not overtighten the nuts.

Note — M9.1 owners: Skip steps 7 and 8 if you have an M9.1 treadmill. Continue to step 9.

7. On the M9.2s, clip the tie wrap holding the clevis pin in the elevation tube. Remove the clevis and hitch pins. Due to the sensitivity of the lift calibrations, do not rotate the elevation tube more than 90 degrees in either direction.

8. Carefully align the mounting holes on the crossbar and elevation tube and slide the crossbar onto the elevation tube. Insert the clevis 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 M9.2s lift is elevated to a 1 percent incline for ease of assembly. The functioning and accuracy the lift mechanism depends on properly installing the clevis and hitch pins.

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