Precor M9.4 - Manual

page 6 Unpacking the M9.4 Treadmill Your M9.4 treadmill is carefully inspected before shipment, so it should arrive ingood operating condition. Precor ships the unit in five pieces as listed below: • running bed assembly • handrail/display assembly • lift motor • lift motor cover • hardware kit (con...

page 7 Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic TreadmillErgometer 2 You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up an M9.4Electronic Treadmill Ergometer. However, you must carefully review and followthe instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use this treadmillaccording to the ...

page 9 Installing liftmotor Photo 3 7. Slide the lift motor into position, shaft side down, with the long tube towardthe front of the treadmill and the short tube facing the treadmill motor. (SeePhoto 3.) 8. Secure the lift motor by placing one of the two hex-head shoulder bolts onthe 5/16" hex ...

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 liftplatform and lifttube 13. Lay the treadmill on its right-hand side with the help of another person. Note: Right and le...

page 11 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt The belt is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment orby 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 centeredand assures sm...

page 12 As simple as using the M9.4 treadmill might seem, you should read this sectionso that you can use it safely and easily. This section provides the basic infor-mation you need to exercise on your treadmill, including the following: • a brief description of the electronic console • instructions...

page 13 During a workout, the center display moves from TIME, MPH, and MILES infive second intervals. TIME: Functions like a stopwatch and provides your total exercise time persession, up to a maximum of 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Use this display tokeep track of how long you have exercised in a giv...

page 14 GRAY and arrows: Use these keypads to change incline. Simply press the appropriate arrow until the desired percent of incline is displayed. Whenyou change incline, please note that the number shown on the screen changesfaster than the lift motor can respond. Once you select an elevation, the...

page 16 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout A workout on the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer provides excellent andefficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all themajor muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 1 indicatethe muscles worked. To get t...

page 17 YOUR AGE YOUR HEAR T RA TE MAXIMUM A TTT AINABLE HEAR T RA TE 85% 90% 100% 70% 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 195 200 190 102 105 108 112 115 119 123 126 130 133 136 140 123 128 132 136 140 145 149 153 157 162 170 166 131 135 139 144 148 153 157 162 175 180 171 166 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 ...

page 19 Maintaining the M9.4 Electronic TreadmillErgometer The M9.4 treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly andefficiently. Typical maintenance tasks include cleaning the treadmill andadjusting the running belt. Instructions for both procedures are provided in thissection. ...

page 20 Photo 7 Adjusting therunning belt Take the following steps to adjust the running belt on the M9.4 treadmill (seePhoto 7 for clarification). To ensure proper safety while adjusting your treadmill,all adjustments must be made while the treadmill is turned OFF. 1. Make sure that the treadmill i...

page 21 Getting Service Do not attempt to service the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer yourselfexcept for performing the maintenance tasks as described in this manual. For information about product operation or service, contact an authorizedPrecor dealer (or a Precor Factory Authorized Service Co...