Precor Treadmill Manual: Enhance Your Workouts with the M9.4 Electronic Ergometer

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GRAY and arrows: Use these keypads to change incline. Simply press the appropriate arrow until the desired percent of incline is displayed. When you change incline, please note that the number shown on the screen changes faster than the lift motor can respond. Once you select an elevation, there might be a brief delay before the running belt reaches that elevation.

Running on the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer

This section explains how to run or walk on the treadmill. Before using the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer for an actual workout, we recommend that you follow these instructions and go through a preliminary demonstration of the unit. Be sure that you understand how to use the electronic console. We also recommend that you become familiar with the M9.4 treadmill at a gentle pace before attempting the higher speeds.

When using the treadmill, follow these general guidelines:

At the beginning of a workout, take several minutes to bring your heart rate into your training zone, which is shown in Diagram 2 in Chapter 5.

After your workout, walk slowly for several minutes to cool down your body and lower your pulse rate.

Gently stretch your lower body and back after a workout to help prevent stiffness or soreness.

To run on the treadmill, follow these instructions:

1.Turn ON the treadmill using the ON/OFF switch located at the front of the black hood.

2.Straddle the running belt with your feet firmly planted on the right and left staging platforms. Stand close enough to the electronic console so you can extend your arms and touch the keypads.

3.At the WEIGHT display, use the green and yellow arrows to specify your weight. When the correct weight is displayed, press ENTER WEIGHT.

The number on the display moves in 5-pound increments up or down, depending on the arrow pressed. You must specify this information so the treadmill can provide feedback about calories burned during a workout.

4.Stand on the running belt while keeping one hand on the handrail and prepare to start walking. With your other hand, press the green or yellow arrows until you reach the desired speed.

5.When you feel comfortable with the motion of the treadmill, let go of the handrail and continue your workout. Remember to hold on to the handrail when using the electronic console and when slowing down or stopping the running belt.

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Contents Electronic Treadmill Ergometer Safety Information Page Table of Contents Before You Begin About this ManualUnpacking the M9.4 Treadmill Assembly Instructions Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic TreadmillInstallation Requirements ErgometerHandrail/display AssemblyInstalling ribbon Cable connector Motor Installing liftPlug lift-motor Wiring harness Into printed circuit Board Lift motorSecure lift Platform and lift Tube Adjusting the Running Belt at Checking the Alignment of the Running BeltUsing the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Understanding the Electronic ConsoleGreen Running on the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer Page Getting the Most Out of Your Workout Muscles in the bodyHow Hard Should I Exercise? Your heart rateHow Long Should I Exercise? How Often Should I Exercise?Maintaining the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Cleaning the TreadmillAdjusting the Running Belt Overtightening the bolt can damage the treadmill AdjustingRunning belt Getting Service USA