Precor M9.20, M9.20s User Manual

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Safety Information—Save These Instructions

Before beginning any fitness program, you should have 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.

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

• Read, observe, and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual when
using the M9.20 or M9.20s Low Impact Treadmill. These instructions were
written to ensure your safety and to protect the treadmill.

Prevent Electrical Shock

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the M9.20 or M9.20s Low
Impact Treadmill from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.

WARNING

Connect the M9.20 or M9.20s to a properly grounded outlet. For more
information, refer to
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 treadmill from the outlet when it is not in use, and
before putting on or taking off parts.

• Do not allow children on or near the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill without
adult supervision. Do not leave children unsupervised around the treadmill.

• Use the M9.20 or M9.20s 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.

• Check the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill before each use. Completely
assemble the treadmill before using it. Do not use the treadmill if the cord
or plug is damaged. Do not continue to operate the treadmill when it is not
working properly. Never operate the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill if it has
been dropped, damaged, immersed in water or sprayed with water.
Return the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill to a service center for examination
and repair.

Grounding Instructions

. To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

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• Turn OFF and unplug the treadmill when adjusting or working near the rear

roller. Do not make any adjustments to the running belt when someone is
standing on the machine.

• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

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

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

• Keep all electrical components, such as the motor, power cable, 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 treadmill.

• Do not use outdoors.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position, then remove the power
plug from the wall outlet.

Personal Safety

• Always attach the safety clip to your clothing prior to beginning your
workout. The safety clip is connected by a cord to the magnetic safety key
on the electronic console. If you encounter difficulties, you can pull on the
cord and disengage the magnetic safety key from the ACTIVATE position.
This process 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 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 treadmill running surface.
A treadmill running belt will not stop immediately if an object becomes
caught in the belt or rollers.

• Use care when getting on or off the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill. Use the
handrails whenever possible. Do not get on or off the treadmill when the
running belt is moving.

• Before the running belt begins moving, straddle the belt by placing your
feet firmly on the right or left side platforms. You should also step onto the
side platforms after turning OFF the running belt.

• 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.

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

• Do not attempt to service the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill yourself other than
the assembly and maintenance instructions found in this manual. See

Obtaining Service

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

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

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.

in the maintenance section of this manual.

FCC Information

The M9.20 and M9.20s treadmills are currently being tested and we are
confident that they will 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 M9.20 or M9.20s 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 M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the M9.20 or
M9.20s 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 the separation between the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill and the
receiver (TV, radio, etc.).

• Connect the M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill into a different power outlet—on a
circuit different from the one used by the receiver (TV, radio, etc.).

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

Grounding Instructions

The M9.20 or M9.20s 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. The treadmill is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

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DANGER

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

The treadmill is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit (refer to the WARNING
below and to the
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A. Make sure that the
treadmill is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter should be used to connect the treadmill to a power 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.

Installation Requirements

on page 4) and has a grounding

Diagram A

Proper grounding
plug and power
outlet for 120v
connection

WARNING

This product is for use on a circuit (1) rated for more than 15 amps and is for
use on a circuit having a nominal rating of 120 volts or (2) having a nominal
rating of more than 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 product must be
reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection
should be made by qualified service personnel.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension

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Safety Information—Save These Instructions

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Before You Begin 7

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About this Manual 7
Unpacking the M9.20 or M9.20s Treadmill 8

Setting Up the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill 10

Installation Requirements 10
Assembly Instructions 11
Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt 17

Using the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill 18

Understanding the Electronic Console. 18
Keys on the Electronic Console 19
Using the Magnetic Safety Key 21
Pausing and Ending Your Workout 21
Working Out on Your M9.20/s Treadmill 22

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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 Distance Prompt 28
Using a Preprogrammed Course on the M9.20s 29
Creating Custom Courses on the M9.20s 32
Deleting Custom Courses on the M9.20s 33

Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 34

How Hard Should I Exercise? 35
How Long Should I Exercise? 36
How Often Should I Exercise? 36

Maintaining the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill 37

Cleaning the Treadmill 37

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Aligning the Running Belt 37
Adjusting the Tension of the Belt 39
Obtaining Service 39

Before You Begin

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Thank you for purchasing one of the most technologically advanced electronic
treadmills available: the M9.20 and M9.20s Low Impact Treadmills. These
treadmills feature two of the most sophisticated and beneficial technologies
Precor has ever created:

Footplant Technology

Ground Effects allows the treadmill running bed to “float” on specially
formulated elastomeric springs, which cushion impact and control lateral
motion without diminishing the bed’s lively, responsive feel. Because it’s fully
suspended, the bed provides optimum shock absorption anywhere your feet
land, not just in the center of the running area.

Integrated Footplant Technology (IFT) is a microprocessor-regulated motor
control system. This patented technology collects motor and belt speed data,
using 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 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 exercise science. Three
different modes enhance your workout capabilities: Manual, Interval, and
Weight Loss.

Ground Effects Low Impact System

. Both are true breakthroughs in technology.

and

Integrated

The M9.20s combines all the benefits of the M9.20 and provides an additional
feature: Program mode. Ten factory-programmed courses provide variety to
help motivate you during your workout.

The M9.20 and M9.20s Low Impact Treadmills have many unique features
which set them apart from conventional treadmills. To maximize your use of
the M9.20 and M9.20s treadmills, please study this guide thoroughly.

About this Manual

This manual explains how to assemble, use, and maintain the M9.20 and
M9.20s (hereafter titled, M9.20/s) Low Impact Treadmills. 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.

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Unpacking the M9.20 or M9.20s Treadmill

The M9.20 or M9.20s treadmill is carefully tested and inspected before
shipment. Precor ships the unit in six pieces as listed below:

• running bed assembly

• lift column assembly

• electronic console display

• handrails

• lift column trim

• owner’s manual, limited warranty card, and hardware kit (The hardware kit
is shown in Diagram 1.)

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.

Carefully unpack the pieces of the treadmill and lay them on the floor near the
location where you plan to use the treadmill. At this time, 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.

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Diagram 1

Hardware kit

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I

H

L

BA

D

C

K

GF

E

After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 1) and
make sure that you have the following items:

(A) five frame-to-base plate bolts
(B) four bolts–upper handrail clamp
(C) three upper handrail clamp screws
(D) two lower handrail clamp screws
(E) two internal star washers
(F) two external star washers
(G) five split lock washers
(H) one 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 items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
treadmill, or call 1-800-4-PRECOR for the 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.

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Setting Up the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill

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You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up a M9.20 or
M9.20s Low Impact Treadmill. However, you must review and follow the
instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the treadmill
according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited
warranty.

Note: Throughout this manual reference is made to the M9.20/s. The M9.20/s
designation indicates that the information you are reading applies to both the
M9.20s and the M9.20 treadmills.

Installation Requirements

Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill:

• Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. The serial number is printed
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 manual is while the treadmill is on its side
during the assembly process. Refer to

• Set up the M9.20/s 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 installed in a carpeted
area, place a piece of heavy cardboard, plywood, or other solid, 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

Alignment of the Running Belt,

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Obtaining Service

, page 33.

Checking the

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• 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 back 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 the treadmill into an outlet with a dedicated 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, and an
integral 3-prong grounded plug to provide for your safety and to protect the
machine.

CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug with an
adapter or extension cord in order to use a non-grounded outlet. Electri­cal damage can occur if the treadmill is connected to an improper power
source.

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 M9.20/s 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 that the treadmill’s power cord is
unplugged. Do not assemble the M9.20/s treadmill if it is plugged in.

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

Diagram 2

Hood
Crossbeam
Elevation tube

Lift column
Crossbar

Base plate
Ribbon cable

Blocks

Install lift
column

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, 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 need to balance the treadmill on its side, while another
assistant helps you install the lift column assembly.

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

3. Pick up and rotate the lift column assembly so that the crossbar is at a 90
degree angle to the base of the treadmill and the hole inside the crossbar is
on the same side as the elevation tube. If necessary, remove the lower
cable connector from the hole inside the crossbar.

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

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5. Align the five holes in the lift column assembly base with the five holes in
the crossbeam. While your assistant holds the lift column assembly firmly in
place, put a split lock washer (G) on each of the five frame-to-base plate
bolts (A). Insert the bolts into the five holes and finger-tighten.

6. Using the hex key (I) provided, begin to tighten the five bolts. Alternate
between each one, until the base plate is snug up against the crossbeam.
Do not overtighten the bolts.

7. 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 calibration, 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 elevation tube into the crossbar. 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 lift is elevated to a 1 percent incline for ease of assembly. The
functioning and accuracy of your lift mechanism depends on properly
installing the clevis and hitch pins.

Diagram 3

Plug
connector
into lower
board

Ribbon cable connector

Frame-to-base plate bolts
Base plate
Motor chassis

Crossbeam

9. Route the ribbon cable as shown in Diagram 3, so that you have easy

10. Align the tab on the ribbon cable connector with its counterpart located on

access to the receptacle on the motor chassis.

the receptacle in the motor chassis. Plug the connector into the receptacle.
See Diagram 3. The plastic flanges on the receptacle should clip onto the
connector when you plug it in. Since the connector is designed to engage
in one direction only, do not force the connector into the receptacle.

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11. Have your assistants help you return the treadmill to an upright position, so
that the base is flat on the floor.