Precor M9.55 - Manuals

page 5 Safety Approval When identified with the ETL-c logo, the treadmill has been tested and conforms tothe requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/2-94, Safety of Household and SimilarElectrical Appliances. Grounding Instructions The M9.55 Low Impact Treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or...

page 6 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2 Personal Safety ................................................................................. 3 Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines .................................. 3 RFI — Radio Frequ...

page 7 6 7 The M9.55 Courses ......................................................... 35 Course Features and Course Descriptions ....................................... 35 Utilizing the Smar t Rate ® Feature ...................................................... 39 Utilizing Heart Rate Interactive ...

page 9 Thank you for purchasing the Precor M9.55 Low Impact Treadmill. Precor has incorporatedan innovative design and some of the most popular features in the health and fitnessindustry into the M9.55. Ground Effects allows the treadmill’s running bed to absorb and cushion the shock ofwalking or ru...

page 10 Diagram 2 Hardware Kit. A G C D F B Carefully unpack the pieces of the treadmill and lay them on the floor near thelocation where you plan to use the treadmill. Hardware Kit After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 2) and makesure that you have the following ite...

page 11 You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the treadmill.However, you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the treadmill, itis recommended that at least three adult persons assemble it. Installation Requirements Follow these installation requirements whe...

page 14 Diagram 7 Attach theconsole to the leftupright support. 10. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram 7. Align the mounting holes on the console to those on the left upright suppor t. Insert 2screws (A) and washers (B). Do not securely tighten the screws until after the...

page 17 Diagram 13 Adjustthe rearfoot. Important: If you need to make adjustments, adjust one rear foot at a time. Donot use the rear foot to raise or lower the unit more than 1/4” in height. Checkthe level of the unit after each adjustment. 15. To adjust a rear foot, locate the nut that secures the...

page 18 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt The belt is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment or byusing the treadmill on an uneven surface, the belt might move off center. Proper beltalignment is important because it allows the belt to remain centered and assuressm...

page 19 A special feature of the M9.55 is its interactive display which lets you select a user I.D.(1 of 4) and enter workout specific information such as, weight, preferred course, andage. Each person that uses the treadmill (up to four people) can have their own user I.D.and personalize their work...

page 20 Diagram 14 M9.55 display Workout Tips The steps to working out on the treadmill are listed on the next page. A short descrip-tion appears in the left margin with the more thorough explanation following on theright. Tips to consider during your workout are shown below: • Check that the unit i...

page 21 1. For your heart rate to appear on the display, you need to wear a POLAR ® chest strap. Refer to Chapter 7 for more information. 2. Locate the ON/OFF (I/0) switch at the front of the treadmill and turn ON thetreadmill. The Precor banner appears on the display console. 3. Straddle the runnin...

page 22 9. Use the Incline ▼▲ and Speed ▲▼ keys to change the incline and speed during your workout. Hold onto the handrail with one hand while you touch the keys withthe other. Note that the keys are very sensitive, you barely need to press the keyfor a change to occur. Note that certain courses ha...

page 23 Using the Quick Start Feature The words “Quick Start” imply that you can start your workout immediately. Once youattach the security clip to your clothing, pressing Quick Start, while your user I.D. isdisplayed, causes the running belt to start automatically after the warning message“Belt St...

page 24 The following information shows what happens when you press certain keys while inthe various modes. During a course, you press This is what happens..., Stop Enter Pause mode. The running belt slows to a gradualstop. Note that you may also press the Speed ▼ key until zero appears on the displ...

page 25 The display console lets you control your M9.55 treadmill. The directions on theconsole and the prompts on the display guide you through your workout session.Before using the treadmill, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so thatyou can use it safely and effectively. This sect...

page 26 Changing the User Display Fields When a user I.D. is displayed, you have the option to change the WEIGHT, COURSE,and AGE displays by pressing a Change key and highlighting the information. If you press the Change key to highlight WEIGHT, the information that appears onthe display changes acc...

page 28 Smart Rate ® Display You must enter your “AGE” after selecting a user I.D., and wear a POLAR ® chest strap, while in a course program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can showwhich zone your heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular. • Weight Loss Zone: Maintaining your he...

page 29 CALORIES: Provides the cumulative number of calories currently being burned. SEGMENT TIME: Indicates the amount of time, in minutes and seconds (MM:SS),that remain in the highlighted column (or segment) before the next column beginsblinking. INCLINE: Displays the percent of incline during yo...

page 30 Keypad Tips • Accurate entries are required or features such as Smart Rate ® may not work properly. • Press Enter to select the information being displayed. • Quick Start bypasses further selections and causes the running belt to startmoving. Default values may apply (see QUICK START on page...

page 31 STOP: When the red Stop button is pressed, the running belt slows to a gradual stop.The treadmill remains in Pause mode. If the lift was moving when the Stop buttonwas pressed, the lift stops also and remains at its current incline level. To resume a workout, the Speed ▲ key must be pressed....

page 32 Several aspects of the M9.55 treadmill can be programmed. This section providesinstructions on how to: • select U.S. standard or Metric display • enable or disable password protection • create a user name • view the odometer, hours of use, software version, and error log Selecting a U.S. Sta...

page 34 Viewing the Odometer, Hours of Use, Software Version and Error Log Start at the Precor banner and press the Stop button. Then, within ½ second, initiatethe following key sequence. Speed ▲ , Speed ▼ Note: You can use the number keys (6, 5) instead of Speed ▲ , Speed ▼ if you prefer. The field...

page 35 A variety of exercise options are available on the M9.55. Descriptions of the coursesprinted on the display console label are described in this section. The informationincludes: • brief course descriptions • creating and using custom courses • using the Manual program • using the preprogramm...

page 37 Type of course Description infinite Every time a Random course is selected, a different courseprofile appears. The 1-minute segments that appear in thecourse profile maintain a set incline that you can override usingthe Incline ▼▲ keys. The incline is preset to zero for the first segment and...

page 39 Utilizing the Smart Rate ® Feature Add the benefit of Smart Rate ® to every course on the treadmill. Using Smart Rate ® as a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate ® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. You don’t have to sto...

page 40 • Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after working out to helpprevent stiffness or soreness. • Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart ratetraining zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiologicalfactors and may not correspond dir...

page 41 Using the POLAR ® Equipment 7 The Precor Heart Rate System has many unique features. Before you use thePOLAR ® chest strap, please study this section thoroughly. Important: If you do not use the Precor Heart Rate Option according to the guide-lines found in this manual, you could jeopardize ...

page 42 The M9.55 treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly andefficiently. However, you are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as,cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintainthe treadmill as described below, it could ...

page 43 CAUTION: If you hear any chafing or therunning belt appears to be gettingdamaged, stop the running belt immedi-ately by pressing the red Stop key.Contact Precor Customer Support. 3. Turn ON the treadmill. 4. Stand to the side of the treadmill and press Quick Start, enter the password (ifnece...

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