Precor M9.33 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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When using an electrical appliance, always take basic
precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the treadmill. These
instructions are written to ensure your safety and to
protect the unit.

• Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician
for a complete physical examination.

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

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• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its
operation on or near the treadmill. Do not leave children
unsupervised around the unit.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock
always unplug the treadmill from the
electrical outlet immediately after
using and before cleaning.

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

• Never leave the treadmill unattended when it is plugged
in. Unplug the treadmill from the power source when it is
not in use, before cleaning it, and before putting on or
taking off parts.

• Assemble and operate the treadmill on a solid, level
surface. Locate the treadmill a few feet from walls or
furniture. Keep the area behind the treadmill clear.

• Maintain the treadmill in good working condition. Refer to
the Maintenance section. Make sure that all fasteners are
secure and the belt is clean and running smoothly.

• Use the treadmill only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Do not use accessory
attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer, as such attachments may cause injuries.

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

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

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

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• Do not use outdoors.

• Never block the air vents while operating the treadmill.
Keep the air vents clean and free of lint, hair, or anything
that might impede the free flow of air.

• Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except to
follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual.

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

• Keep all electrical components, such as the power
cord and I/O switch, away from liquids to prevent shock.
Do not set anything on the handrails, display console,
or hood. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the
appropriate receptacles.

DANGER

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your
workout and avoid 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.

The treadmill must be connected to a
dedicated, grounded circuit. See
Grounding Instructions.

• Use care when getting on or off the treadmill. Always
grasp the handrail when stepping on the running belt and
keep the initial speed at or below 1 mile per hour (mph)
or 1 kilometer per hour (kph). Never step off the treadmill
while the running belt is moving.

• Before the running belt begins moving (before 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 staging platforms.

• Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt
to turn around on the treadmill.

• The security clip must be attached at waist level before
your workout. A lanyard connects the security clip to
the red STOP button on the display console. If you
encounter difficulties, a strong tug on the lanyard stops
the running belt.

• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s),
display console, or hood.

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you
feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout
immediately and consult your physician.

• When the treadmill is not in use, disconnect the unit by
turning the power switch to the OFF (O) position, and
then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

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Password Security

To help prevent unauthorized use, the treadmill is equipped
with password protection. The password involves entering
three keys in sequence. If the correct keys are not pressed
within two minutes, further access is denied and the
running belt will not move. For more information, refer to

Entering the Password.

Safety Approval

When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has
been tested and conforms to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and
Similar Electrical Appliances.

Grounding Instructions

The treadmill must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or
breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical
shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. Failure to properly ground the treadmill
could void the Precor Limited Warranty.

DANGER

Improper connection of the equipment­grounding 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
unit is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the
treadmill. If it does not fit the outlet, get
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

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120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets

The treadmill must be connected to a dedicated, grounded
circuit with a nominal 120-volt rating. The unit’s grounding
plug looks like the plug shown in Diagram 1. The power
outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this product.

Diagram 1: Power plug

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

The treadmill has been tested and found to comply with

• the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic
compatibility certification)

• 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 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.

If the treadmill does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the unit 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 unit and the receiver
(TV, radio, etc.).

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• Connect the treadmill into a different power outlet on a

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dedicated circuit different from the one used by the
receiver (TV, radio, etc.). No other appliance should be
plugged into the same power outlet as the treadmill

• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

European Applications

This product conforms to the requirements of the European
Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Electromagnetic
Compatibility and has been tested to the following
standards:

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WARNIN

Per FCC rules, changes or
modifications not expressly approved
by Precor could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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.

• EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference, Information Technology Equipment.

• EN50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential,
Commercial and Light Industrial Products.

This product additionally conforms to the requirements of
the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC, Low Voltage
Directive and has been tested to the following standard:

• IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension

Débranchez avant de réparer

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Obtaining Service

Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself, except for
the maintenance procedures described in this manual. The
treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For
information about product operation or service, see the
Precor web site at www.precor.com or call Precor
Customer Support at 1-800-347-4404.

You will need the model and serial numbers whenever you
contact Precor Customer Support. The serial number is
printed on a label located on the front panel, near the power
cord (Diagram 2). For future reference, write the model and
serial number and date of purchase in the space provided.

Model #: _______ Serial #: _______________________

Date purchased: _________________________

Serial number
label

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Diagram 2: Location of serial number

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .............................1

Password Security ..................................................... 3

Safety Approval .......................................................... 3

Grounding Instructions ............................................. 3

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ....................... 4

European Applications .............................................. 5

Obtaining Service ...................................................... 6

Treadmill Safety Features ....................................9

Using the Security Clip .............................................9

Entering the Password .............................................. 9

Using the Handrails .................................................10

Turning the Unit ON and OFF ...............................10

Heart Rate Features ............................................11

Guidelines ..................................................................11

Using the Heart Rate

Touch-Sensitive Grips .............................................12

Using SmartRate ......................................................13

Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate .....................14

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Display Console .................................................... 15

Scanning and the Display ...................................... 17

Keypad ....................................................................... 17

Changing the Display Features

Using the SELECT Key .......................................... 19

Workout Options .................................................. 21

Choosing QUICKSTART ....................................... 22

Selecting a User ID ................................................. 23

Selecting a Program ............................................... 24

Cooling Down After a Workout ............................ 25

Pausing During a Workout or the

Cool-Down Period ................................................... 26

Ending a Workout ................................................... 27

Programs ................................................................28

Choosing a Program ...............................................28

Program Tips .............................................................29

Manual (MANL) Program ........................................30

Walk (WLK_) Programs ..........................................30

Run (RUN_) Programs ............................................31

Interval (INTV) Program ...........................................31

Random (RAND) Program .....................................32

Weight Loss (WTLS) Program .............................33

Heart Rate Control (HRC) Program ....................34

Custom (CST1 or CST2) Programs ....................35

Advanced Programming

and Troubleshooting ...........................................37

Advanced Programming Tips ................................37

Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display .....38

Selecting Password Protection ............................39

Informational Displays .............................................40

Troubleshooting Error Codes ................................42

Troubleshooting Heart Rate ...................................43

Maintenance ..........................................................44

Inspection .................................................................. 44

Cleaning the Equipment ........................................ 44

Storing the Chest Strap ......................................... 45

Checking the Alignment of the

Running Belt ............................................................. 45

Adjusting the Running Belt ................................... 46

Servicing the Treadmill ........................................... 47

Long-Term Storage ................................................. 47

Precor Residential Equipment

Limited Warranty.................................................. 48

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Treadmill Safety Features

The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when used
properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items
include:

• Security clip

• Password protection

• Handrail

•I/O power switch

Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety
Instructions found at the beginning of this manual.

Security clip

Lanyard

Diagram 3: Attach the security clip to your clothing

Using the Security Clip

Attach the security clip to your clothing before each workout.
A tug on the lanyard trips the security switch inside the
display console and stops the running belt.

If the security switch trips while you are exercising, reattach
the security clip to your clothing, enter the password, and
press SPEED ▲.

Note: The treadmill retains your workout statistics if you
resume your workout within ten minutes.

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Entering the Password

The treadmill provides password protection to help prevent
unauthorized use. At the password prompt, press the
following key sequence: INCLINE ▼, SPEED ▼, SPEED ▲.

An asterisk appears on the display with each key press. If the
correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, the Precor
banner appears on the display and the running belt does
not move.

Important: Do not assume the treadmill is safe because of
password protection. Never leave children unsupervised
around the treadmill.

Using the Handrails

To maintain your balance, always grasp a handrail when you
step on or off the treadmill, and when you use the keypad.

Turning the Unit ON and OFF

To turn the unit ON and OFF, use the I/O power switch
located at the front of the unit, near the power cord. Refer to
Diagram 4.

Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit OFF.

I/O power
switch

Diagram 4: I/O power switch

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Heart Rate Features

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Heart rate and SmartRate® features are available when you
wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handrail
grips. When a heartbeat is detected, the Heart Rate display
shows your heart rate and the SmartRate LED pulses and
indicates your target zone.

Guidelines

Read the following before using the heart rate feature.

• Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous
exercise. Do not use treadmill heart rate features until
authorized by your physician.

• Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician­recommended heart rate target zone. Individual heart
rates vary according to several physiological factors and
may not correspond directly with Diagram 5.

200

190

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

110

100

90

80

70

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones

• The target heart rate is determined using a simple
calculation:

(220 minus age) multiplied by 70%

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• After you put on the chest strap, face the display console
for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in
the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap.

• If you prefer to use the hand-held heart rate feature,
grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips and wait five to
ten seconds. Your heart rate appears in the Heart Rate
display.

• If three dashes (— — —) appear on the display, the treadmill
cannot detect a heart rate. Make sure the chest strap is
positioned properly around your chest and against your
skin. If you are using the touch-sensitive handrail grips,
make sure your hands are moist (not dry) and you use
both hands.

• Always face forward on the treadmill and use the handrail
for balance.

Diagram 6: Touch-sensitive handrail grips

Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration
provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the
receiver inside the display console. However, some people,
because of body chemistry or erratic heart beats cannot use
the touch-sensitive handrail grips on the treadmill. A chest
strap may provide better results.

Using the Heart Rate Touch-Sensitive Grips

While exercising, you must grasp both touch-sensitive
handrail grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to
transmit your heart rate to the display. Refer to Diagram 6.

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Important: While exercising, do not wear a chest strap and
grasp the touch-sensitive handrail grips at the same time.
Although the chest strap transmitter overrides signals from
the touch-sensitive handrail grips, using both features may
cause erratic heart rate readings.

Using SmartRate

The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your
heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific
needs. All 15 LEDs may light during a workout. When you
wear the chest strap, a single LED blinks and indicates the
zone that your heart rate is in, either weight loss or
cardiovascular.

The 15 LEDs in the SmartRate display are color-coded.
A pulsating red LED indicates you are outside the
recommended heart rate target zone. Yellow LEDs indicate
when you are exercising within the weight loss zone. Green
LEDs indicate when you are exercising within the
cardiovascular zone.

Refer to Table 1 to see the relationship between the
pulsating LED and your target heart rate.

The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:

• You press QUICKSTART

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at the banner

• You bypass the AGE prompt

• You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap

• You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips for five
to ten seconds

Note: Review the information on the QUICKSTART card that
accompanies your literature packet. It explains how to adjust
the chest strap.

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of
your maximum aerobic heart rate. If it does, immediately
reduce your speed or, if possible, adjust the incline to
return your heart rate to your physician-recommended
target zone.

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Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs

Heart Rate
Target Zone
Percent

Below 50 First Red
50 to 54 Second Red
55 to 57 Third Ye l lo w
58 to 60 Fourth Yel lo w
61 to 63 Fifth Ye ll ow
64 to 66 Sixth Ye ll o w
67 to 69 Seventh Yel lo w
70 to 71 Eighth Green
72 to 74 Ninth Green
75 to 76 Te nt h Green
77 to 79 Eleventh Green
80 to 81 Tw el fth Green
82 to 84 Thirteenth Green
85 to 87 Fourteenth Red
Above 87 Fifteenth Red

LED Lit

LED
Blinking

Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate

The treadmill includes a program that lets you exercise
based on a specified heart rate. You set your target heart
rate and the speed of the running belt at the beginning. As
you exercise, the Heart Rate Control program monitors your
heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats
per minute (bpm) of your selected target. Your actual heart
rate (pulse) appears in the Heart Rate display.

To use this program, select HRC. You must also wear the
chest strap so the program can monitor your heart rate
throughout the workout. For more information, refer to Heart

Rate Control (HRC) Program.

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Display Console

Center display: When you begin a
program, the workout time and
program profile appear and remain
until the scanning process is initiated.

LEDs: Light and clarify what
workout statistics appear on
the display.

Keypad: Use the keypad to:

• Control your workout session

• Answer prompts prior to starting a program

• Determine which display features appear

• Prematurely end a program

• Adjust the speed or incline

STOP

Red STOP button: Press to
pause a workout.

SmartRate display: LEDs light in this column when
the SmartRate feature is activated. Follow the LEDs
to monitor your heart rate and maintain it in your
target zone.

Heart Rate display: If a heart rate
is detected, this area displays
your heart rate.

QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART
to begin your workout immediately. It
lets you bypass the setup prompts.

USER 1 or USER 2: Select a user ID (1 or 2)
at the Precor banner to personalize your
workout session.

SELECT: During your workout, press this key
to sequentially scan the features in each
column.

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The following information describes the information that
appears in the center display. This information is shown in
alphabetic order.

CALORIE S—displays the estimated cumulative number of
calories burned. The calorie calculation is derived from the
speed, incline, and your weight. An accurate weight entry
results in a more accurate calorie count. When using
QUICKSTART and a weight has not been specified, the
default weight is 150 pounds (68 kilograms).

CALORIE S/M INUTE—displays the approximate number of
calories burned per minute.

DISTANCE—shows a linear distance in either miles or
kilometers. The distance is calculated based on your speed.

INCLINE—displays the percentage of incline during your
workout. The INCLINE ▼ or ▲ keys affect the lift and let you
set an incline between 0% and 15%. The values displayed
can change in 0.5% increments.

METS—displays the metabolic units associated with your
workout.

PROFILE—appears on the display and corresponds to the
program you selected. As you continue your workout, a
blinking column indicates your position in the program.
Changes in incline affect the column height as shown in
Diagram 7.

If the profile is only one cell high, then markers ( )
appear occasionally and provide a sense of movement
through the program.

SPEED—displays the running belt speed in miles per hour
(mph) or kilometers per hour (kph). The running belt speed
ranges from 0.5 to 11 mph (1 to 18 kph) and can be
changed in 0.1 increments using the SPEED ▼▲ keys.

TIME—displays workout time during your workout in minutes
and seconds; however, when you exceed 60 minutes during
a single workout, the TIME display converts to hours and
minutes. For programs with a workout time limit, the TIME
display shows the amount of time remaining. For programs
without a workout time limit, the TIME display indicates the
amount of time you have been exercising.

USER 1 and USER 2—Shows the current user selection
after a user key has been pressed at the banner. For more
information, refer to Selecting a User ID.

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Scanning and the Display

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You can conduct scans of your workout statistics by
pressing the SELECT key. Each SELECT key affects the
column above it. Indicator lights appear next to the feature
that is displayed. To select all eight features and activate the
scanning mode, refer to Changing the Display Features
Using the SELECT Key.

Keypad

Use the keypad to enter your workout session selections.
Keys on the keypad respond to the slightest touch. Use
gentle pressure on the keys as you exercise.

STOP

INCLINE ▼▲: Press and hold the INCLINE arrows to
increase or decrease the incline from 0% to 15% in

0.5% increments.

During your workout, to view your current incline, tap
either INCLINE ▲ or ▼ key. To change the incline,
press the arrow key for more than one second.

Changes to the incline are not immediate. It takes time
for the lift to reach the target incline shown on the
display.

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The incline setting affects the column height in the
program profile as shown in Diagram 7.

Column height

Diagram 7: Column height affected by changes in incline

Incline Setting

13 to 14

11 to 12

9 to 10

7 to 8

5 to 6

4 to 5

0 to 2

The height of the column indicates the level of incline.
Every time the incline changes by four sequential levels
(up or down) the height of the column changes by one
row.

Note: During the setup phase, pressing the INCLINE
arrow keys will not affect the incline. However, the arrow
keys do affect what appears on the display. Refer to
Selecting a Program.

SELECT: The SELECT keys have three functions:

• To select a user ID before starting a workout. Refer to

Selecting a User ID.

• To get specific information during a workout. Each
SELECT key affects the column above it. Indicator
lights appear next to the item that is displayed.

• To activate scanning mode and select the information
that appears. Refer to Changing the Display
Features Using the SELECT Key.

RESET: During pause mode, press the RESET key to
display a WORKOUT SUMMARY. Press RESET again
to return to the Precor banner.

QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART to bypass the
setup prompts and start you workout immediately
using the Manual program. Refer to Choosing
QUICKSTART.

STOP: A firm tap on the red STOP button slows the
running belt to a stop and the treadmill enters pause
mode. To resume, enter your password and press the
SPEED ▲ key to resume. Refer to Pausing During a
Workout or the Cool-Down Period.

ENTER: Use the ENTER key to confirm responses to
workout-specific prompts.

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