Precor Treadmill M94 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
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Electronic  
Treadmill Ergometer  
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Do not set anything on the handrail, electronic console, or hood. Never  
place liquids on any part of the treadmill.  
Keep all electrical components, such as the motor, power cord, and  
ON/OFF switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock.  
Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the  
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.  
Do not attempt to service the M9.4 treadmill yourself. This treadmill does  
not have any user-serviceable parts. See Getting Service at the end of this  
manual for service information.  
Turn OFF the treadmill and wait for the belt to come to a complete stop  
before adjusting or working near the rear roller. Do not make any adjust-  
ments to the running belt when someone is standing on the machine.  
This treadmill is manufactured with six safe “fail-off” systems. If the tread-  
mill encounters a problem, it will trigger a “fail-off” system, allowing the  
running belt to come to a gradual stop. Continued use of the treadmill after  
a fail-off system occurs is not recommended. Instead, have your treadmill  
serviced as described in Getting Service later in this manual.  
Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.  
Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms,  
and consult your physician.  
Precor treadmills are designed for the enjoyment of the serious runner as well  
as the dedicated walker. By following the above precautions and using good  
common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful  
exercise with your Precor M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer.  
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Table of Contents  
Before You Begin  
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Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic  
Treadmill Ergometer  
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2
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Using the M9.4 Electronic  
Treadmill Ergometer  
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14  
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout  
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17  
18  
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Maintaining the M9.4 Electronic  
Treadmill Ergometer  
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Before You Begin  
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Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, most technologically  
advanced electronic treadmills available, the Precor M9.4 Electronic Treadmill  
Ergometer. This treadmill belongs to Precor’s exciting "M" series of exercise  
equipment, a superior combination of high technology and ergonomics.  
The precision engineered M9.4 treadmill features a monocoque aluminum  
frame, a running platform designed with built-in shock absorption, and the most  
durable and comfortable running surface available. These features, coupled  
with a heavy duty 2.2 h.p. motor and CMOS electronics, make the M9.4  
treadmill an exceptionally strong and reliable performer.  
The M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer has many unique features which set  
it apart from conventional treadmills. To maximize your use of the M9.4 tread-  
mill, please study this guide thoroughly.  
About this Manual  
This manual explains how to assemble, use, and maintain the M9.4 Electronic  
Treadmill Ergometer. You will also find a basic explanation of aerobic condition-  
ing and tips for developing your own fitness program with this treadmill.  
The following conventions are used in this manual:  
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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Unpacking the M9.4 Treadmill  
Your M9.4 treadmill is carefully inspected before shipment, so it should arrive in  
good 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 (contents described below)  
Carefully unpack the parts from the original shipping container.  
CAUTION: This unit weighs over 150 pounds. To avoid back strain and to  
ensure the safety of the unit and yourself, we suggest that you drop the  
sidewalls of the box and slide the running bed assembly from the box,  
rather than lifting the running bed assembly from the box.  
After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you  
have the following items:  
two hex-head shoulder bolts  
one long shoulder bolt  
four 3/8" screws  
one 3/8" locknut  
two plastic plug caps  
three cable ties  
one 1/4" hex key  
one 5/16" hex key  
If any items are missing, contact your authorized Precor dealer. For the dealer  
nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR.  
Important: The packaging for this equipment was designed to protect it during  
shipment. Please store the original packaging in a safe place in case you need  
to ship the M9.4 treadmill in the future.  
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Setting Up the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill  
Ergometer  
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You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up an M9.4  
Electronic Treadmill Ergometer. However, you must carefully review and follow  
the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use this treadmill  
according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor warranty.  
Installation Requirements  
Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill:  
Set up the M9.4 treadmill on a solid flat surface. Do not install the  
treadmill on deeply padded, plush, or shag carpeting due to possible  
damage to the carpet and machine. If the treadmill is placed on a carpeted  
surface, place a piece of heavy cardboard, plywood, or other smooth, flat  
surface under the unit to protect the carpet and treadmill.  
Locate the treadmill at least 4 feet from walls and furniture. Be sure to  
provide ample space in front of the machine to allow easy access to the  
ON/OFF power switch. Open space to the sides and back of the machine  
makes for a safer mount and dismount and easier belt adjustment.  
Use a standard 120-volt household outlet. Precor recommends that you  
plug the treadmill into an outlet with a dedicated 20 amp circuit breaker.  
The treadmill comes with a 20 amp circuit breaker to protect the electrical  
and electronic components from sustained overloads, and an integral  
3-prong plug grounded for your safety and to protect the machine.  
CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the plug with an adapter  
in order to use a non-grounded outlet.  
Assembly Instructions  
Follow these instructions to assemble the M9.4 treadmill:  
1. Make sure that the treadmill is unplugged and turned OFF. Do not  
assemble the M9.4 treadmill if it is plugged in and turned ON.  
2. Remove the black hood by unscrewing the eight phillips-head screws.  
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Photo 1  
Handrail/display  
assembly  
Handrail/display assembly  
Running bed  
Handrail/display assembly mounts  
3. Remove the four 5/16" locknuts and washers (two on each side) from the  
handrail/display assembly mounts near the front of the running bed as  
shown in Photo 1.  
4. Position the handrail assembly so both the right and left handrail columns  
align over the mounts. Replace the washers and locknuts. Using the hex  
key provided in the hardware kit, securely tighten each locknut.  
5. Locate the ribbon cable connector that protrudes from the handrail/display  
assembly.  
Installing ribbon  
cable connector  
Photo 2  
Printed circuit board  
Ribbon cable receptacle  
Ribbon cable connector  
Handrail/display assembly  
6. Align the tab on the side of the ribbon cable connector with its correspond-  
ing receptacle on the printed circuit board located near the motor. (See  
Photo 2.) Make sure that all pins are aligned and fully engaged. The  
connector is designed to engage in one direction only. Do not force the  
connector into the receptacle.  
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Installing lift  
motor  
Photo 3  
Lift motor  
Lift motor support  
mount  
7. Slide the lift motor into position, shaft side down, with the long tube toward  
the front of the treadmill and the short tube facing the treadmill motor. (See  
Photo 3.)  
8. Secure the lift motor by placing one of the two hex-head shoulder bolts on  
the 5/16" hex wrench (both are found in the hardware kit). Insert the bolt  
through the lift motor mount and into the lift motor. Follow the same proce-  
dure for the second shoulder bolt. (See Photo 3.) Align the motor and  
securely tighten the shoulder bolts.  
9. Locate the two plastic plug caps in the hardware kit. Insert the plastic plug  
caps over the two shoulder bolts on the lift motor support mount.  
Photo 4  
Plug lift-motor  
wiring harness  
into printed circuit  
board  
Printed circuit  
board  
Lift motor wiring  
harness  
Lower board  
chassis  
10. Plug the lift-motor wiring harness into the receptacle on the printed circuit  
board. (See Photo 4.)  
11. Using the cable ties supplied in the hardware kit, secure the lift-motor  
wiring to the lower board chassis. Cut the ends of the cable ties so the  
excess plastic does not interfere with the motor or circuit board.  
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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 lift  
platform and lift  
tube  
Lift platform  
Lift tube  
Long shoulder bolt  
13. Lay the treadmill on its right-hand side with the help of another person.  
Note: Right and left are determined while standing behind the treadmill,  
facing towards the front of the machine.  
14. Locate the long shoulder bolt and 3/8" locknut in the hardware kit. Insert  
the long shoulder bolt through the center of the lift platform and the lift tube.  
Secure the lift platform and tube together by fastening the 3/8 " locknut to  
the end of the shoulder bolt. Fully tighten the bolt with the hex key pro-  
vided. (See Photo 5.)  
15. Return the treadmill to an upright position, so it rests flat on the floor.  
16. Replace the black hood that you removed in Step 1 and tighten the eight  
phillips-head screws.  
CAUTION: Precor recommends that two people move the treadmill to  
its final location. A fully-assembled M9.4 treadmill is very heavy, and  
might cause back strain if one person tries to move it.  
17. If you need to move the treadmill, ask for assistance from another person.  
Roll the treadmill on its front wheels to the new location by lifting the rear  
end of the unit.  
CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug with  
an adapter in order to use a non-grounded outlet.  
18. Plug the treadmill into a standard 120v household outlet. Make sure that no  
other major appliances use the same circuit as the treadmill.  
19. Continue to Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt to complete the  
installation of the M9.4 treadmill.  
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Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt  
The belt is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment or  
by 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 centered  
and assures smooth operation.  
Follow these steps to check the alignment:  
CAUTION: Do not walk on the running belt during this procedure.  
1. Locate the ON/OFF power switch at the front of the black hood and turn  
ON the treadmill.  
2. Stand next to the treadmill. At the WEIGHT display, accept the default  
value of 150 by pressing the ENTER WEIGHT keypad.  
3. Continue to stand next to the treadmill and increase the running belt speed  
to 6 miles per hour using the arrow keypad located under the TIME,  
MPH, MILES display.  
4. Walk to the back of the treadmill and observe the belt as it runs (watch for  
about one minute). As you watch the belt, check its operation against the  
red and green alignment label located on the hood above the left-hand  
edge of the belt.  
If the running belt  
Then...  
tracks centered on the treadmill  
the belt is functioning correctly and  
no adjustment is necessary  
runs or drifts off center  
you need to adjust the belt; see  
Adjusting the Running Belt at the  
end of this manual for instructions  
Important: If you notice that the belt needs alignment, make the adjust-  
ments at once. Failure to do so might cause the belt to tear or fray which is  
not covered by warranty.  
5. Press and hold STOP to stop the running belt. Using the ON/OFF switch,  
turn OFF the treadmill.  
If the belt is functioning correctly, the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer is  
assembled and ready to use. If the belt needs alignment, refer to Adjusting the  
Running Belt for instructions before using the treadmill.  
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Using the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill  
Ergometer  
As simple as using the M9.4 treadmill might seem, you should read this section  
so 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:  
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a brief description of the electronic console  
instructions for exercising on the treadmill  
Understanding the Electronic Console  
The electronic console lets you control your M9.4 treadmill session. As you  
work out, electronic LED displays provide constant feedback about your  
progress. Information about distance covered, elapsed time, speed, calories  
burned, and degree of incline is available at any time. Since both the left and  
center display windows provide three different features, a small indicator light  
appears to the left of the callout and distinguishes which feature is being  
displayed. Photo 6 shows a sample of the M9.4 electronic console. An explana-  
tion of each feature on the console follows the photograph.  
Photo 6  
The left display window shows body weight, calories burned per minute, and  
total calories burned during a workout. When you initially turn on the treadmill,  
the display remains at the WEIGHT function until you enter your weight. The  
display then alternates between CAL/MIN and TOTAL CAL. during the work-  
out.  
Left Display Window  
WEIGHT: Displays the default weight of 150 pounds when the unit is turned on.  
Use the and  
arrow keypads to change the displayed weight (in 5-pound  
increments). Press ENTER WEIGHT when the desired weight is displayed.  
CAL/MIN: Shows calories burned per minute based on the body weight en-  
tered. During a workout, the display alternates between the total calories you  
are burning per minute and the total calories you have burned off.  
TOTAL CAL: Shows the total calories burned based on the body weight you  
enter. During a workout, the display alternates between the total calories you  
have burned off and the total calories you are burning per minute.  
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Center Display  
Window  
During a workout, the center display moves from TIME, MPH, and MILES in  
five second intervals.  
TIME: Functions like a stopwatch and provides your total exercise time per  
session, up to a maximum of 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Use this display to  
keep track of how long you have exercised in a given session.  
MPH: Shows your workout speed, from 1.0 to 10 mph. Use this display to  
measure your workout speed at any given moment.  
MILES: This display shows the distance you have traveled up to a maximum of  
99.99 miles. Use this display to track how far you have travelled during a  
specific length of time or, once you have achieved the distance you want, use  
TIME to determine how long it took you.  
Right Display  
Window  
INCLINE: Displays the percent of incline, from 1 to 15%.  
Each keypad on the M9.4 treadmill’s electronic console provides specific  
functions. The following information explains the different uses of the keypads,  
from left to right. To locate each keypad, refer to Photo 6.  
Keypads  
ENTER WEIGHT: Press this keypad when the desired weight appears in the  
WEIGHT display. You can also use this keypad to reset the entire electronic  
console’s memory to zero by pressing and holding ENTER WEIGHT for about  
three seconds.  
SCAN (on Left Display): If CAL/MIN or TOTAL CAL is currently displayed,  
press SCAN to hold the displayed information. Press SCAN again and the  
display returns to alternating between CAL/MIN and TOTAL CAL.  
The SCAN keypad can also reset the CAL/MIN or TOTAL CAL. displays to  
zero. You might use this feature when you want to measure calories burned  
after your warm-up period. When the calories appear, press and hold SCAN for  
three seconds. The numbers in the display reset to zero.  
GREEN : Press and hold this keypad to increase body weight when the  
WEIGHT display appears. Once a weight has been entered, press this keypad  
to increase the speed of the running belt.  
YELLOW : Press and hold this keypad to decrease body weight when the  
WEIGHT display appears. Once a weight has been entered, press this keypad  
to decrease the speed of the running belt.  
SCAN (on Center Display): Press this keypad to hold the current numbers  
being displayed. Press it again and the console returns to alternating between  
TIME, MPH, and MILES displays.  
The SCAN keypad can also reset the TIME and MILES displays to zero. You  
might use this feature if you want to discover the time elapsed or the miles you  
progress after your warm-up period. When the TIME appears, press and hold  
SCAN for three seconds (do the same for the MILES display). The numbers in  
the display reset to zero.  
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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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6. When you are finished exercising, press the SPEED  
running belt stops moving and comes to a safe stop.  
keypad until the  
Note: Always allow yourself a cool-down period of a few minutes before  
bringing the machine to a complete halt.  
7. If desired, after reviewing the displays, reset them to zero by pressing and  
holding ENTER WEIGHT for three seconds.  
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout  
A workout on the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer provides excellent and  
efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the  
major muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 1 indicate  
the muscles worked.  
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To get the most out of each workout, a general understanding of the principles  
behind aerobic training is invaluable. The best source of fitness information is  
your specialty fitness dealer. In addition to providing information on which  
exercise equipment is the best for your individual needs, your fitness dealer  
can provide advice on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer  
can also recommend good books on these subjects.  
To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this  
section provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as how  
hard you should work out, how long each session should be, and how often you  
need to exercise to benefit from a regular program.  
Diagram 1  
Muscles in the  
body  
1
3
1
1. Trapezius  
2. Deltoid  
3. Pectorals  
4. Rhomboids  
5. Triceps  
6. Biceps  
7. Latissimus Dorsi  
8. Forearm Flexors/Extensors  
9. Abdominals  
10. Erector Spinae  
11. Gluteals  
2
6
2
5
8
4
9
7
8
10  
12  
11  
13  
14  
12. Hip Flexors  
13. Quadriceps  
14. Hamstrings  
15. Gastrocnemius/Soleus  
16. Peroneus Longus/Brevis  
15  
16  
16  
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Diagram 2  
Your heart rate  
HEART RATE TRAINING ZONES  
200  
195  
190  
185  
180  
200  
190  
180  
170  
160  
150  
140  
130  
120  
110  
100  
180  
170  
175  
175  
Advanced  
162  
171  
162  
170  
166  
157  
165  
166  
160  
157  
155  
Intermediate  
153  
150  
153  
148  
140  
149  
145  
144  
136  
145  
119  
139  
132  
140  
100%  
Beginner  
136  
135  
128  
133  
131  
123  
130  
126  
90%  
85%  
123  
115  
112  
108  
105  
102  
70%  
90  
80  
20  
25 30  
35  
40  
45  
50  
55  
60  
65  
70  
75  
YOUR AGE  
How Hard Should I Exercise?  
Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to  
work out hard enough raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called  
the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of  
fitness.  
Refer to Diagram 2 to determine your training zone. Keep in mind that this zone  
is an approximation, to be used as a guideline—individual heart rates vary  
according to several physiological factors. To determine your training zone, or  
target heart rate, find your age and fitness level on the diagram, and then find  
the line where they intersect. For example, if you are 35 years old, your training  
heart rate at the intermediate fitness level is 157 beats per minute. Remember  
this number—this is the pulse rate you should try to maintain as you work out.  
To determine your heart rate, take your pulse at a place that you can reach  
easily and comfortably while you exercise. Typical locations for measuring  
heart rate are directly over the heart on the left side of the chest, on either side  
of the neck, over the temple, or on the thumb side of either wrist. Wherever you  
measure your pulse, make sure that you use your index and middle fingers—  
not your thumb. Your thumb has a strong pulse which can affect your heart rate  
reading.  
Once you locate your pulse, look at a clock with a second hand and count the  
beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number  
of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the  
total number of beats per minute is 140. Compare the total number of beats  
with your training zone as identified in Diagram 2. If necessary, increase or  
decrease your activity level to bring your heart rate into your training zone. You  
can increase your activity level by changing speed and incline. Remember—  
your heart rate is the definitive measure of how hard you are working.  
Regardless of your fitness level, avoid doing too much too soon. Using too fast  
of a belt speed or too high of an incline are common errors. Give yourself time  
to become familiar with your treadmill and improve your fitness level. Then you  
can gradually increase your speed and incline to make your workouts more  
challenging.  
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How Long Should I Exercise?  
The length of each exercise session depends on your fitness level. Exercise  
physiologists have determined that, to attain cardiovascular benefits from  
exercise, you should maintain your heart rate in the training zone for at least 15  
minutes. This is in addition to your warm-up time, and does not include cool-  
down. You should always allow several minutes to bring your heart rate into the  
training zone, by starting out slowly and gradually increasing the work level.  
Similarly, use several minutes of light exercise after the workout to bring your  
heart rate down to near resting level.  
The higher your fitness level, the longer you should maintain your heart rate in  
the training zone (between 20 and 30 minutes). Beginners should always start  
slowly and gradually increase their sessions up to 20 minutes or more.  
How Often Should I Exercise?  
Research indicates that aerobic sessions of 20 minutes or more should be  
done at least three to five times a week to obtain significant cardiovascular  
benefits. Most experts agree that sensible eating habits and regular aerobic  
exercise are the keys to weight control and fitness. A recent study, which  
tracked several subjects over a period of years, conclusively shows that  
exercise, not dieting, is the key factor to successful long-term weight loss.  
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Maintaining the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill  
Ergometer  
The M9.4 treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and  
efficiently. Typical maintenance tasks include cleaning the treadmill and  
adjusting the running belt. Instructions for both procedures are provided in this  
section.  
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Cleaning the Treadmill  
Your Precor treadmill relies on low friction for efficient operation. To keep the  
friction low, the treadmill must be as clean as possible.  
CAUTION: Turn OFF the treadmill and unplug the power cord before  
cleaning.  
Before a workout, use a damp, soft cloth to clean the staging platforms, running  
bed, and under the belt as far as you can easily reach. This removes any dirt or  
dust that might affect the smooth operation of the treadmill.  
Vacuum underneath the treadmill every week to prevent the accumulation of  
dust and dirt on the running belt.  
Periodically clean the treadmill’s frame, electronic console, and running belt,  
using mild soap and water. To clean the running belt, use a soft nylon scrub  
brush. Do not pour water or spray liquids on the electronic console. Allow the  
treadmill to dry completely before using.  
Adjusting the Running Belt  
Before adjusting the running belt, check its operation by following the  
procedure in Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt earlier in this manual.  
If you determine that the belt needs adjustment, follow the instructions here.  
Re-aligning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about  
this procedure, call your authorized Precor dealer for service (see Getting  
Service at the end of this manual for information).  
CAUTION: Special care must be taken when adjusting the running belt.  
Turn OFF the treadmill while adjusting or working near the rear roller.  
Remove any loose clothing and tie back your hair. Be very careful to keep  
your fingers or any other object clear of the belt and rollers, especially in  
front of the roller and behind the deck. The M9.4 treadmill is designed to  
carry people who weigh up to 350 pounds at speeds from 0.5 to 12 miles  
per hour. The treadmill will not stop immediately if any object becomes  
caught in the belt or rollers.  
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Photo 7  
Adjusting the  
running belt  
Belt adjustment  
bolt  
Take the following steps to adjust the running belt on the M9.4 treadmill (see  
Photo 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 is OFF and that the running belt is completely  
stopped.  
2. Locate the belt adjustment bolt at the rear of the treadmill (see Photo 7).  
The direction you turn the bolt depends on how the belt is tracking. Make all  
belt adjustments on the left rear corner bolt using the hex key provided.  
If the belt tracks off center to the left, turn the adjusting bolt  
1/4 turn clockwise, which moves the running belt to the right.  
If the belt tracks off center to the right, turn the adjusting bolt  
1/4 turn counterclockwise; this moves the belt to the left.  
Important: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than 1/4 turn at a time.  
Overtightening the bolt can damage the treadmill.  
3. Turn ON the treadmill, then increase the speed of the running belt to 6  
miles per hour. (You can follow Steps 1 through 3 of the procedure, Check-  
ing the Alignment of the Running Belt, if you need instructions about how to  
increase speed and check alignment.)  
4. Observe the running belt for 30 seconds or more. The belt should track  
centered on the running bed.  
5. Press the STOP keypad to stop the running belt.  
6. If the belt needs additional alignment, repeat Steps 1 through 5 of this  
procedure until the belt is properly aligned.  
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Getting Service  
Do not attempt to service the M9.4 Electronic Treadmill Ergometer yourself  
except for performing the maintenance tasks as described in this manual.  
For information about product operation or service, contact an authorized  
Precor dealer (or a Precor Factory Authorized Service Company). To locate the  
Precor dealer nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR.  
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Precor Incorporated  
P.O. Box 3004  
Precor and "M" are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated.  
© 1987 Precor Incorporated.  
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