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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 the
right. Tips to consider during your workout are shown below:

Check that the unit is turned ON. The I/0 switch is located on the front panel.

Review the 

Safety Features on the previous page and follow the Important

Safety Instructions written on the inside cover.

Select a user I.D. (or user name) so that you can personalize your workout. Refer
to 

Creating a User Name on page 31.

At the Precor banner, pressing Quick Start bypasses further selections and
starts the running belt. Default values may apply (see 

Quick Start on page 31).

Smart Rate

®

 is not active.

Entry of a password may be required before accessing a course.

Smart Rate

®

Heart rate display

Number keys

The first four keys can be used at the Precor
banner to access a user I.D.

Display and data entry fields

Change keys

User I.D. (or user name) display

Keypad keys

The keys on the keypad let you:
• control your workout session,
• answer prompts prior to starting a course,
• prematurely end a course, and
• adjust certain aspects of your workout.
Refer to Keys on the Display Console on
page 29.

Smart Rate

®

 — When you wear the POLAR

®

 chest strap, a blinking segment

approximates your heart rate and shows you which zone your heart rate is in:
weight loss or cardiovascular.

Heart Rate display — helps you monitor your heart rate and, in the Heart Rate
course, keeps you within your target zone. You must wear the POLAR

®

 chest strap

and enter your weight and age before your heart rate can appear on the display.

User I.D. or name — One of 4 user I.D.’s or names can appear on the display. Choosing
a user I.D. enables the treadmill to identify you and track your cumulative workout
statistics. If other people use the treadmill, each person (up to 4 people) can select their
own user I.D. and personalize their workout session. To learn how to change a user I.D. to
a name (5 letter maximum), refer to 

Creating a User Name on page 33.

Display and data entry fields — When you select a User I.D., the display becomes
and interactive tool. You can 

change information for your upcoming workout such as,

WEIGHT, COURSE, or AGE. And, you can view the records (TIME, DISTANCE,
COURSE, and CALORIES) that were stored for this user I.D. during the last workout.

When you elect to 

change any data field (such as, WEIGHT), the display retrieves

new information. For a more detailed desription of what can appear in this interactive
display, refer to 

Changing the User Display Fields on page 26.

Field 1

Field 2

Field 3

Field 4

USER1

Informational displays vary depending on which
item in the column below it is highlighted.

Press CHANGE to retrieve new data and
change specific information.

CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness
program, you should obtain a complete
physical examination from your personal
physician.

Summary of Contents for M9.55

Page 1: ...page 1 Owner s Manual Low Impact Treadmill...

Page 2: ...treadmill Use the M9 55 only for its intended purpose as described in this manual Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufac turer such attachments might cause injuries...

Page 3: ...the soles of your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones Tie long hair back Keep all loose clothing and towels away from the running surface Tie long hair back The running belt will not stop i...

Page 4: ...ons This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication...

Page 5: ...fy the plug provided with the treadmill if it doesn t fit the outlet get a proper outlet installed by a qualified techni cian 120V Units Designated for U S Markets The M9 55 treadmill must be connecte...

Page 6: ...18 Using the M9 55 Treadmill 19 Safety Features 19 Using the Security Clip 19 Entering a Password 19 Workout Tips 20 Quick Steps to Working Out 21 Cooling Down After Your Workout 22 Pause Cool Down W...

Page 7: ...ate Interactive Capabilities 39 Heart Rate Course 40 Using the POLAR Equipment 41 Wearing the POLAR Chest Strap 41 Storing the POLAR Chest Strap 41 Maintenance 42 Cleaning the Equipment 42 Aligning th...

Page 8: ...page 8 Notes...

Page 9: ...the base frame To locate the serial number verify that the treadmill is turned OFF Then stand at the rear of the unit and face the display console Kneel down and look under the running bed at the left...

Page 10: ...belt adjustment F 3 16 hex key mount uprights display and handrails to base frame G 5 32 hex key install handrails to display and hood to base If any items are missing contact Customer Support at 1 8...

Page 11: ...ograms 1 Obtain assistance Ask for assistance to help assemble the treadmill Have the assistant s help place the shipping carton close to the location where you plan to use the treadmill Breakdown the...

Page 12: ...pport and route the cable through it Pull the cable through the hole in the upright support Lay the display console and upright support on the floor Note Tying one end of a string to the end of the ca...

Page 13: ...se Diagram 6 Connect the cable and attach the right side support to the base b Carefully lower the upright support and align the mounting holes See Diagram 6 2 Check that the display console is seated...

Page 14: ...Diagram 8 Handrail alignment and installation 11 Attach the handrails Diagrams 8 and 9 For ease of assembly place the side rails or rear feet on blocks Obtain assistance to lift the treadmill Do not p...

Page 15: ...nd remove the blocks from beneath the base Tighten these screws first on both sides of the front plate Diagram 10 Tighten front plate screws first Then securely tighten all fasteners 12 Tighten all mo...

Page 16: ...11 2 and 3 Retighten the screws that you loosened in step 4 Be sure that the hood is sandwiched be tween the base assembly and the washers The washers must be on the outside of the hood Tighten the s...

Page 17: ...ON and OFF This switch is located on the front of the unit near the power cord The treadmill requires a dedicated circuit Plug the power cord into a dedicated 20 amp grounded power source Make sure t...

Page 18: ...r the message Belt Starting 3 2 1 appears 5 Continue standing next to the treadmill and hold down the Speed key until the display shows a speed of 3 miles per hour 5 kph 6 Walk around to the rear of t...

Page 19: ...to working out To help prevent unauthorized use the M9 55 provides password protection The password is enabled at the factory Refer to Entering a Password below Prior to the start of a course the dis...

Page 20: ...ou which zone your heart rate is in weight loss or cardiovascular Heart Rate display helps you monitor your heart rate and in the Heart Rate course keeps you within your target zone You must wear the...

Page 21: ...entries After entering the password hold onto the handrail because the belt starts moving after the short warning message Belt Starting 3 2 1 appears on the display 7 The M9 55 is equipped with passwo...

Page 22: ...Turn OFF the treadmill to help prevent unauthorized use Cooling Down AfterYour Workout Cooling down after your workout helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid ou...

Page 23: ...accessed any time during a course The treadmill goes through several prerequisites before actually exiting a course Pause mode can be accessed while in a course or during cool down Note that the Pause...

Page 24: ...off Reset Displays the Workout Summary banner so that you can view your workout statistics In Cool down you press This is what happens Stop Enters Cool down Pause mode The running belt slows to a gra...

Page 25: ...last used age and other workout statistics can be accessed through your user I D 4 The M9 55 Display Diagram 15 M9 55 Display Console Smart Rate bar graph If a heart rate is detected it is displayed i...

Page 26: ...lay Field 1 indicates the cumulative time spent on the treadmill If the time spent on the treadmill is less than one hour the time is displayed as 0 MM where MM equals minutes Less than 100 hours and...

Page 27: ...es or kilometers that consists of your best or record time for the course Refer to Programming the M9 55 Treadmill on page 32 Field 3 provides the number of the last course used Field 4 displays the h...

Page 28: ...nables the treadmill to identify you and track your cumulative workout statistics It stores information about your weight preferred course age cumulative workout statistics and track record Refer to C...

Page 29: ...cline to change METS Displays the metabolic units associated with your workout CALORIES PER MINUTE Indicates the approximate number of calories being burned per minute PACE Displays your target speed...

Page 30: ...lection CHANGE During a workout the Change key lets you choose which feature appears on the display In the user I D display the Change keys let you change the WEIGHT COURSE or AGE selections RESET Whi...

Page 31: ...eed and may differ slightly from the actual speed because the display can change much faster than the running belt Eventually the two meet at the target speed Another feature of the Speed keys lets yo...

Page 32: ...ton the display returns to the Precor banner You will need to begin again 3 The prompt Select Units appears on the display Then the current unit of measure appears Any or key lets you alternate betwee...

Page 33: ...ay A user I D i e USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 appears in the lower display The name associated with the user I D appears in the upper display If no user name has been created then the user I D appears in...

Page 34: ...has been in use appears The treadmill notes the passing of each minute but the numeric value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour Press Enter again and the unit s three digit Software V...

Page 35: ...iod begins If your workout progress is time based then the display shows the remaining time in your workout If the course you choose is distance or calorie based then the TIME display indicates the am...

Page 36: ...incline changes are completely under your control The SEGMENT TIME displays the remaining time required to complete the current lap based on your current speed Type of course Description preprogramme...

Page 37: ...ion capability Type of course Description user programmed The interval courses are among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system The courses are designed to raise and lower your heart rat...

Page 38: ...an enter a value using the or number keys Once you start a course you can use the Incline or Speed keys to change the incline and speed The TIME display shows the time remaining in the course When you...

Page 39: ...scular for 30 minutes or more on a regular basis minimum 3 times a week provides the greatest benefits Utilizing the Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities You can make each program on the M9 55 a heart...

Page 40: ...t statistics To use the Heart Rate Course follow the steps found in Quick Steps to Working Out page 21 and choose number 14 as the COURSE number A number value must also appear in the AGE field When t...

Page 41: ...p should be about 6 inches 15 cm apart See Diagram 19 3 Remove the strap from around your chest and carefully dampen the electrode strips with tap water as shown in Diagram 20 or use the Precor spray...

Page 42: ...ff center and require a few simple adjustments Before aligning the running belt check its operation by following the procedure in Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt on page 18 If you determine...

Page 43: ...alignment repeat steps 1 through 4 of this procedure until the belt is properly aligned 7 Press Stop the running belt slows and stops moving To return to the Precor banner press Reset Servicing theTr...

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Page 51: ...e terms of this warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period only This warranty becomes effective at the invoice date of the original purchase Elliptical Fitness Crosst...

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