Before You Begin, About this Manual

1	Before You Begin
	Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, most technologically ad-
	vanced electronic treadmills available, the M9.5sp Programmable Treadmill
	Ergometer. This treadmill belongs to Precor’s exciting “M” series of exercise

equipment, which represents a superior combination of high technology and ergonomics.

The M9.5sp treadmill offers 105 professionally-designed exercise programs. Incorporating the latest in exercise science, these programs are designed to maximize cardiorespiratory benefits, while providing challenge and motivation. You can also custom design up to nineteen courses for even more challenge and variety.

The easy-to-understand electronic console displays the speed and percent incline of your chosen course. After an optional 3-minute warm-up, an elec- tronic pacer motivates you to maintain your pace uphill or downhill, or around a quarter-mile or 400-meter track. Other displays include time, distance, speed, and calories burned. If you ever have a question about a prompt, the “Help” feature can give clarification.

The M9.5sp Programmable Treadmill Ergometer has unique features which set it apart from conventional treadmills. To maximize your use of the M9.5sp treadmill, please study this guide thoroughly.

About this Manual

This Owner’s Manual explains how to assemble and use the M9.5sp Program- mable Treadmill Ergometer. This manual also provides a basic explanation of aerobic conditioning, and describes how to tailor a M9.5sp fitness program to your needs. If you encounter problems while installing or using the M9.5sp treadmill, refer to this manual for troubleshooting information.

This manual uses the following conventions:

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.

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