Precor M8.2E User manual

Personal
Recumbent
Cycle Trainer
USA
R
Owner’s Manual

Safety Information—Save These Instructions
Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete
physical examination by your physician.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
• Read, observe, and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual when
using the M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle. These instructions were written to
ensure your safety and to protect the recumbent cycle.
Prevent Electrical Shock
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the M8.2E/L Recumbent
Cycle from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING
Connect the M8.2E/L to a properly grounded outlet. For more information, refer
to Grounding Instructions in this section. To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons, take the following precautions:
• The recumbent cycle should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Unplug the recumbent cycle from the outlet when it is not in use, and
before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not allow children on or near the recumbent cycle without adult supervi-
sion. Do not leave children unsupervised around the recumbent cycle.
• Use the recumbent cycle only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by
the manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.
• Check the recumbent cycle before each use. Completely assemble the
recumbent cycle before using it. Do not use the recumbent cycle if the cord
or plug is damaged. Do not continue to operate the recumbent cycle when
it is not working properly. Never operate the recumbent cycle if it has been
dropped, damaged, or immersed in water. Return the recumbent cycle to a
service center for examination and repair.
• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Keep hands away from
moving parts.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use outdoors.

• Keep all electrical components, such as the power cable, and ON/OFF
switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock. Do not set
anything on the casing or electronic console. Never place liquids on any
part of the recumbent cycle.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position, then remove the power
plug from the wall outlet.
Personal Safety
• Assemble and operate the recumbent cycle on a solid, level surface.
Locate the recumbent cycle at least 4 feet from walls or furniture.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose
clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles. Check 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 recumbent cycle. Keep
hands away from moving parts.
• Use care when getting on or off the recumbent cycle.
• Make sure that the seat is securely fastened before using the cycle.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injury.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the seat or casing.
• Do not attempt to service the recumbent cycle yourself other than the
assembly and maintenance instructions found in this manual. See
Obtaining Service in the maintenance section of 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 recumbent cycles are designed for your enjoyment. By following the
above precautions and using good common sense, you will have many safe
and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor cycle.

Grounding Instructions
The M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current
which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The recumbent cycle is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the recumbent cycle is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the recumbent cycle—if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.
The recumbent cycle is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A. Make sure that
the cycle is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter should be used to connect the recumbent cycle to a power outlet or
power transformer. If the product must be reconnected for use on a different
type of electrical circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service
personnel.
WARNING
Do not use a non-grounded outlet or transformer. Do not remove or otherwise
bypass the plug with an adapter. Electrical damage can occur if the recumbent
cycle is connected to an improper power source.
Diagram A Proper grounding
plug and power
outlet

Table of Contents
Before You Begin .............................................................. 1
About this Manual............................................................................1
Unpacking the M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle......................................2
Setting Up the M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle ...................... 3
Installation Requirements ................................................................ 3
Assembly Instructions......................................................................3
Using the M8.2E/L Personal Cycle Trainer .....................8
Adjusting the Seat ...........................................................................8
Understanding the Electronic Console. ........................................... 9
How to Use Your M8.2E/L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer .... 14
Pausing Your Workout................................................................... 14
Ending Your Workout .................................................................... 15
Using the Heart Rate Monitor ........................................................ 15
Working out on the M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle............................. 15
Creating Custom Courses ............................................................. 18
Using a Custom Course ................................................................ 20
Using the Manual Course Mode .................................................... 21
Using the Preprogrammed Courses .............................................. 21
Changing the Interval Course Profile............................................. 22
Taking the Fitness Test ................................................................. 23
Using the Weight Loss Program.................................................... 26
Changing the Cycle’s Display to U.S. Standard or
Metric Units.................................................................................... 26
Getting the Most Out of Your Workout ......................... 27
How Hard Should I Exercise?........................................................ 28
How Long Should I Exercise? ....................................................... 29
How Often Should I Exercise?....................................................... 29
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Maintaining the M8.2E/L Personal Recumbent
Cycle Trainer .................................................................... 30
Cleaning the Cycle .........................................................................30
Resetting the Circuit Breaker..........................................................30
Obtaining Service ........................................................................... 31
Custom Course Grids ...................................................... 32
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1Before You Begin
Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, most technologically
advanced electronic recumbent cycles available: the M8.2E/L Personal
Recumbent Cycle Trainer. A superior combination of eddy current technology
and ergonomics, it’s the newest addition to Precor’s “M” series of exercise
equipment.
The M8.2E/L recumbent cycle offers nine professionally designed exercise
programs, plus one manual and two custom courses. An instruction board,
which illustrates the available course profiles and shows how to use the
recumbent cycle, slides out from the front of the electronic console. During
your workout, an easy-to-understand electronic console continually displays
statistics on speed, distance travelled, workout time, gear settings, pedal
revolutions per minute (rpm), calories per minute, and total calories burned.
For those who prefer to create their own courses, the M8.2E/L recumbent
cycle lets you design your own course profiles or use manual mode. A pacer is
available to help motivate you during your workout and a Precor E/L Heart
Rate Monitor provides continual feedback about your heart rate. If you use the
Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor, you can participate in a Fitness Test, which
helps you determine your cardiorespiratory fitness score. The M8.2E/L
recumbent software uses the results of your Fitness Test to customize a
Weight Loss Course Program that works best for you. The program incorpo-
rates the results of the Cooper Institute’s latest research on weight loss and
control.
The M8.2E/L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer has many unique features
that set it apart from other electronic recumbent cycles. To maximize your use
of the M8.2E/L recumbent cycle, please study this guide thoroughly.
About this Manual
This manual explains how to assemble, use, and maintain the M8.2E/L
Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer. You will also find a basic explanation of
aerobic conditioning and tips for developing your own fitness program. Blank
course profile grids, provided at the end of the manual, let you design your own
custom courses prior to programming the recumbent cycle.
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.
WARNING: Provides instructions to prevent electrical damage to the
equipment and prevent injuries to yourself.
DANGER: Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

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Unpacking the M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle
The M8.2E/L recumbent cycle is carefully inspected before shipment, so it
should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in five pieces as
listed below:
• electronic console
• cycle base
• cycle seat
• heart rate monitor
• hardware kit, Owner’s Manual, and limited warranty card
Carefully unpack the parts from the original shipping container.
Hardware Kit
Diagram 1
After unpacking the cycle open the hardware kit, shown in Diagram 1, and
make sure that you have the following items:
(A) four bolts—seat assembly
(B) two bolts—electronic display assembly
(C) one 5/16" hex key
(D) one 3/8" hex key
(E) two internal washers
If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
cycle, or call 1-800-4-PRECOR for the authorized Precor dealer nearest you.
Important: The packaging for this equipment was designed to protect it during
shipment. If you plan to move in the near future, store the original packaging in
a safe place in case you need to ship the M8.2E/L recumbent cycle.
DC
A
B
E

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You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up an M8.2E/L
Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer. However, you must carefully review and
follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the
recumbent cycle according to the following guidelines, you could void the
Precor limited warranty.
Installation Requirements
Follow these installation requirements when assembling the recumbent cycle:
•Set up the M8.2E/L recumbent cycle on a solid, flat surface.
•Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. The serial number appears
on the label affixed to the rear base frame assembly.
•Use the appropriate voltage outlet and grounding as specified for the
recumbent cycle. The M8.2E/L recumbent cycle is available in both
120-volt and 240-volt (50/60 Hz) models. Refer to the recumbent cycle’s
identification label located near the ON/OFF switch to determine the
voltage that your recumbent cycle needs. A circuit breaker protects the
electrical and electronic components from sustained overloads, while a
3-prong grounded plug and cable protect the machine and ensure your
safety.
CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug with
an adapter. Do not plug the recumbent cycle into a non-grounded
outlet.
Assembly Instructions
To assist you in the assembly of the recumbent cycle, the items in the
hardware kit, shown in Diagram 1, correspond to a particular letter in the
alphabet. These letters appear throughout the assembly instructions. Refer to
Diagram 1, while performing the steps below.
To assemble the M8.2E/L recumbent cycle, take the following steps:
1. After unpacking the recumbent cycle, remove the packing materials from
the base frame assembly.
Note: At this point, do not remove the rubber band fastening the cable to
the display arm.
2. Place the base on the floor so that the recumbent cycle is in an upright
position.
Important: While you are assembling the recumbent cycle, make sure that
the recumbent cycle is turned OFF and unplugged.
2Setting Up the M8.2E/L Recumbent Cycle

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Sliding the boot
and loosening the
connecting bolt
Diagram 2
Display arm
Boot
Mid-column support bar
3. Slide the display arm boot up the display arm to expose the connecting
bolt. See Diagram 2.
4. Loosen the connecting bolt with the hex key (C) provided.
Moving the
display arm into
an upright
position
Diagram 3
5. With your hand, push the display arm into an upright (vertical) position. See
Diagram 3. Two indentations exist on the display arm approximately 145
degrees apart. In the first position, the display arm is down in the shipping
position. In the second position, the display arm is upright. You want to
align the connecting bolt with the indentation so that the display arm is held
properly in its upright position.
Note: You can adjust the length of the display arm at this time by carefully
pulling the display arm toward the rear of the cycle. A third indentation
allows you to raise the height of the display arm and its associated
electronic console display. Usually, you would move the display arm to the
third indentation only if you are a very tall person.
6. Once you have aligned the indentation and the connecting bolt, tighten the
bolt with the hex key (C) and return the boot to its original position by
sliding it along the display arm and re-seating it on the connecting bolt.
7. Unwrap the packing from around the electronic console.
Base frame
Connecting bolt
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10. Hold the electronic console over the display arm and attach the cable
connector into its matching receptacle underneath the console as shown in
Diagram 4.
Note: The cable connector is designed to attach to its receptacle in one
direction only. Tabs on the cable connector help you to align it properly.
When the connector is properly aligned, push firmly until you hear a click
and the connector seats securely. Do not force the connection.
11. Carefully feed the excess cable back into the display arm tube.
Important: Be sure to follow these instructions because cables pinched or
otherwise damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the
limited warranty.
12. Align the holes on the display arm console with the two holes on the
electronic console. Carefully lower the electronic console onto the display
arm console.
8. Remove the rubber band from around the display arm to free the cable.
9. Carefully pull the cable off of the display arm. Straighten the portion that
was strapped to the display arm.
Important: Pull about 3" of cable out of the display arm. Do not try to pull
the cable completely out of the display arm because it is difficult to push
the cable back into the display arm tube. Trying to force the cable back into
the display arm tube might damage the cable and void the limited warranty.
Cable
Display arm console
Connecting the
ribbon cable to the
electronic console
Diagram 4
Mounting bolt holes
Cable connector
Cable receptacle

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Installing the
electronic console
onto the display arm
Diagram 5
Display arm
Display arm console
Bolt holes
13. Place the bolts (A) through the holes located on the display arm console
and insert them into the electronic console. (See Diagram 5.)
14. Using the hex key (D), begin to tighten the two bolts. Alternate between
each one until both bolts are snug up against the console. Do not
overtighten.
Diagram 6
Seat
Rear support
Mid-column support bar
Seat adjustment handle
Installing the seat
15. Four bolts (A) and two external washers (E) secure the seat to the support
bar. Refer to Diagram 6. Place one washer (E) on each of the two front
bolts (A). Unpack the seat and lift it onto the support bar. Align the seat
base with the mounting bolt holes and insert the bolts with the washers
through the mounting holes and into the support bar. Be sure to place the
bolts with the washers through the front two mounting bolt holes. The rear
bolts do not use washers.
16. Using the hex key (C), begin to tighten the four bolts. Alternate between
each one until all bolts are snug up against the seat base mount. Do not
overtighten.
WARNING: BEFORE MOVING THE RECUMBENT CYCLE, MAKE SURE
THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE POWER
CABLE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE OUTLET.
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17. If you need to move the recumbent cycle, walk to the rear of the unit. Place
your hands under the support bar (one on each side of the bar). Tip the
recumbent cycle away from you onto its front wheels and roll the recum-
bent cycle to its new location.
18. Plug the power cable connector into a grounded power outlet.
You have just completed assembling the M8.2E/L Personal Recumbent Cycle
Trainer. To become familiar with using the recumbent cycle, please continue on
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3Using the M8.2E/L Personal Cycle Trainer
As simple as using the M8.2E/L recumbent cycle might seem, you should read
this section so that you can use it safely and effectively. This section provides
the basic information and instructions you need to exercise on your recumbent
cycle, including the following:
• adjusting the seat
• understanding the electronic console
• pausing or ending your workout
• exercising on the recumbent cycle
• creating and using custom courses
• using manual or preprogrammed courses
• changing the interval course profile
• taking the Fitness Test
• using the weight loss program
• changing the recumbent cycle’s display to U.S. Standard or Metric units
Adjusting the Seat
Before starting a workout, you should position the seat properly to avoid strain
on your knees. Take the following steps to adjust the seat.
1. To check for proper seat position, sit on the seat of the M8.2E/L recumbent
cycle with your feet on the pedals and your toes and knees pointing toward
the front of the recumbent cycle. The knee on your extended leg should be
slightly bent (10 to 15 degrees) as shown in Photo 1.
Correctly positioning
the seat
Proper knee bend (10 to 15 degrees)
Photo 1

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2. If you need to adjust the seat, sit on the seat with your feet in the pedals.
Pull the seat adjustment handle underneath the seat out and hold it with
one hand while you bend your knees to slide the seat forward or backward
(see Diagram 7). Align the seat with one of the lines on the mid-column
support and release the seat adjustment handle. The seat adjustment pin
should be secure inside a mounting hole.
3. Before continuing with your workout, press down firmly on the seat to make
sure it does not slip and the seat adjustment pin is properly inserted in the
appropriate hole.
Understanding the Electronic Console
The electronic console lets you control your M8.2E/L recumbent workout
session. As you work out, the electronic LED display provides constant
feedback about your progress. Information about gear settings, workout time,
speed, distance covered, revolutions per minute, and calories burned is
available at any time.
The M8.2E/L recumbent is capable of remembering separate information about
you and other users and can recall statistics and information from previous
workouts. A separate file stores the data for you and other users and
corresponds to a specific user I.D. Previous workout information about your
weight, the program number, custom course, and cumulative workout statistics
can be accessed through your user I.D. When you use the Precor E/L Heart
Rate Monitor and perform the Fitness Test, the M8.2E/L recumbent is able to
personalize a Weight Loss Course Program for you and assign it to your
specific user I.D. The program incorporates the latest research on weight loss
and control. Performed three or four times a week, your customized 30-minute
weight loss program will help you reach your ideal weight and fitness level
quickly and efficiently.
Diagram 7
Adjusting the seat
Mid-column support bar
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Seat adjustment handle

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TIME
RECORD
SPEED
DISTANCE
R.P.M.
TOTALCALORIES
HEARTRATE
FITNESSSCORE
USERI.D.
WEIGHT
PROGRAM
GEARS
USA
ERGO LOGIC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 01
ENTER PACER GEARS GEARS
STOP
HOLDTO RESET
An explanation of each feature on the console follows Diagram 8.
M8.2E/L
electronic
console
Diagram 8
Keypad
Right display windows
Left display window
The left display on the electronic console uses indicator lights that prompt you
to enter specific information before a workout and displays the gear settings
and course profiles during your workout.
USER I.D.: One of four user I.D.’s appears on the display. Choosing a user I.D.
enables you to program a specific workout. You use this specific user I.D. for
as long as you own the recumbent cycle. It stores information about your
weight and preferred program. If other people use the recumbent cycle, each
person (up to four people) can have their own user I.D. and individually
programmed workout session.
Every time you begin a workout, the console prompts you for your user I.D. by
displaying the user I.D. of the last person who used the recumbent cycle. You
can choose a different number by pressing the and keys located below
the right display. The numbers (“1” through “4”) appear sequentially and then
the display returns to “1.” Once the correct user I.D. is displayed, press ENTER
to continue.
Left Display Window
USER I.D.
Cumulative totals
appear with each
user I.D.
The M8.2E/L recumbent stores accumulated information specific to each user
I.D. As you view each user I.D., the cumulative information appears in the three
right display windows as shown in Diagram 9.
M8.2E/L electronic
console display
Diagram 9
TIME
RECORD
SPEED
DISTANCE
R.P.M.
TOTALCALORIES
HEARTRATE
FITNESSSCORE
USERI.D.
WEIGHT
PROGRAM
GEARS
USA
ERGO LOGIC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 01
the total hours you have worked
out (hours and minutes appear until you
reach 99:59, then display shows whole
hours)
the total calories burned
(multiply number by 1000)
the total distance
travelled in miles/
kilometers (multiply
number by 1000)

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Note: The M8.2E/L recumbent cycle uses the user I.D. to recall specific infor-
mation about your workout history. If zeros appear in the right window display
when a particular user I.D. appears, it means no one has chosen that user I.D.
and it is available. Remember the user I.D. you have chosen and use it during
future workouts.
WEIGHT: The weight you enter appears in the display. (If this is the first time
you have used the recumbent cycle, a default weight of 150 pounds appears.)
Press the and keys to decrease or increase the numerical display. Once
the correct weight is displayed, press ENTER to continue to the next prompt.
The weight you enter is associated with your particular user I.D. The next time
you use the recumbent cycle, the weight you entered appears and you have
the option to change it or press ENTER to accept it and continue programming
your workout. If you are using the Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor and have
performed the Fitness Test, your last Fitness Test score also appears in the
lower right display window when the WEIGHT prompt appears. If you have not
used the Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor, then no score appears.
PROGRAM: Twelve different courses are available on the M8.2E/L
recumbent cycle. An instruction board, showing the course profiles, slides out
from the top of the electronic console and provides the different course
numbers. The number that appears in the display represents the program and
course profile that you wish to use. The and keys enable you to decrease
or increase the numerical display. Once the correct program number is
displayed, press ENTER to continue.
The instruction board also illustrates the preprogrammed courses. One manual,
two interval, one Fitness Test, and one Weight Loss workout are also available.
Two custom courses let you design and develop your own course profile. For
more information, refer to Creating Custom Courses later in this manual.
GEAR: The gear setting appears as an LED bar graph in the top row of the left
display. During a workout, you can use the GEAR keys to decrease or
increase the gear settings. The GEAR keys let you change the difficulty of
your workout. Gear number 1 provides the easiest workout. As you increase
the number of the gear, the recumbent cycle becomes harder to pedal.
Note: If you change the gear setting, the GEAR bar graph changes too. No
changes occur to the course profile except when you are changing the custom
courses. As you increase or decrease the gear while customizing courses
(program numbers “7” or “8”), the course profile changes accordingly.
PACER: The pacer appears as a red bar graph in the bottom row of the
display. The pacer sets a tempo that can help motivate you and provide
feedback while you work out. The average speed of your best performance is
recorded by the recumbent cycle. During your next workout using the same
program, it appears as the pacer. If you move faster than the pacer, you will be
out-performing the average speed of your best performance to date.
Note: The pacer, which displays the average speed of your best performance,
appears only if a prior workout record exists. Once you begin a new workout,
the LED at the end of the bar graph lags behind the course profile if you are
ahead of your previous workout record.
You can override the pacer and set it at the current speed you are travelling by
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The right display on the electronic console also uses indicator lights to show
you what information is being displayed. The display provides three separate
fields: TIME and RECORD; SPEED, DISTANCE, and R.P.M.; and TOTAL
CALORIES, HEART RATE, and FITNESS SCORE.
When you are working out, certain displays scan so that every few seconds
different information appears within the window. For example, while you are
working out, the SPEED, DISTANCE, and R.P.M. information alternately
appear.
Note: The record time (RECORD) only appears prior to the beginning of your
workout. The FITNESS SCORE only appears after you complete the Fitness
Test using the Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor. The HEART RATE alternately
appears with the TOTAL CALORIES display only when you are using the
Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor.
TIME: During your workout, a time (00:00) display appears automatically and
stops whenever you stop pedaling. Use the TIME display to keep track of how
long you have exercised in a given session. As you work out, time starts at
zero and counts up except for the time-based courses. The time display counts
down for time-based courses.
RECORD: The record time of your best workout session appears in the right
window display when the PROGRAM prompt appears in the left window
display. The RECORD display shows your record time in minutes and seconds.
Note: The RECORD appears only prior to the beginning of a workout. If a
record time does not appear, zeros appear in the display and signify that you
have not yet used that particular course program. No RECORD time appears if
you choose programs 1, 9, or 10 (manual or interval course programs).
SPEED: Once you begin a workout, the speed at which you are travelling
appears in this display. Every few seconds, the display changes as the
DISTANCE and R.P.M. scan through. Your speed can appear in miles per
hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph). The recumbent cycle is programmed
at the factory to display a particular unit of measure. If you wish to change the
display, you can follow the instructions found in Changing the Cycle’s Display
to U.S. Standard or Metric Units.
DISTANCE: The distance you have travelled appears once you begin a
workout. Distance can appear in miles or kilometers. The recumbent cycle is
usually programmed at the factory to display U.S. Standard. If you wish to
change the display, you can follow the instructions found in Changing the
Cycle’s Display to U.S. Standard or Metric Units. The maximum distance you
can travel in a single workout is 99.99 miles before the odometer resets at
00.00 and begins over again.
R.P.M.: The pedal revolutions per minute (rpm) alternately appear with the
SPEED and DISTANCE displays.
TOTAL CALORIES: During a workout, an estimate of the calories you have
burned appears. At the end of your workout, the total estimated calories burned
appears in the display. If you are using the Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor, the
TOTAL CALORIES display appears every few seconds, alternating with the
HEART RATE display.
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HEART RATE: The heart rate display only appears if you are using the Precor
E/L Heart Rate Monitor. The monitor’s transmitter straps around your chest and
your heart rate appears in the display while you work out. Using a heart rate
monitor helps you monitor your heart rate and keep it in the optimal training
zone (see Diagram 12 in Chapter 4), while maximizing your workout potential.
For more information, refer to the instruction booklet that accompanies your
Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor.
FITNESS SCORE: A fitness score appears only if you have taken the Fitness
Test (program “11”) while using the Precor E/L Heart Rate Monitor. The
number that appears in the display corresponds to Tables 1 and 2 in Taking the
Fitness Test and is dependent on your age, weight, and cardiorespiratory
fitness. The fitness score created during your previous Fitness Test appears
with the WEIGHT prompt. For more information about your fitness level, refer to
Taking the Fitness Test .
When pressed firmly, each key on the electronic console’s keypad provides
specific functions. The following information explains the different uses of the
keys from left to right. To locate each key, refer to Diagram 8 on page 10.
ENTER: When you turn ON the recumbent cycle, several prompts appear
before you start your workout. Each prompt needs to be addressed and then
“entered” into the recumbent cycle’s memory by pressing the ENTER key.
Note: At the end of a workout, if ENTER is pressed and the recumbent cycle is
left ON, the USER I.D. prompt appears.
PACER: The first time you are exercising on the M8.2E/L recumbent, you need
to press the PACER key if you want the pacer to appear. During a workout, you
can press the PACER key to reset the speed of the pacer to your current
travelling speed. (For more information, see PACER under the Left Window
Display section.)
Note: The pacer displays the average speed of your best performance and
appears only if a prior workout record exists.
STOP: To stop your workout, press the STOP key to save your workout
statistics and freeze the displays. If you continue to pedal after pressing STOP,
the SPEED and R.P.M. continue to appear, but your workout statistics and
cumulative totals corresponding to time, distance, and calories do not change.
Refer to the sections about pausing or ending your workout.
Note: If you press STOP while using the Fitness Test, the test is canceled and
you do not receive a fitness score.
HOLD TO RESET: When you are in the middle of a workout using the
preprogrammed or custom courses and wish to choose a different program or
course, press HOLD TO RESET for three seconds. The recumbent cycle’s
software saves your workout statistics and the USER I. D. prompt appears.
Pressing the HOLD TO RESET key (for three seconds or more) adds the
current workout statistics to the cumulative totals.
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and : The arrow keys let you:
• answer specific prompts by letting you decrease and increase the
numerical displays prior to pressing ENTER
• decrease or increase the recumbent cycle’s gear settings
• alternate between customizing a course (programs “7” or “8”) or using the
same custom course
Note: When you change a custom course (programs “7” or “8”), the
and keys affect the course profile. The GEAR setting remains
constant.
• alternate between selecting a particular unit of measure (“U.S. Standard”
or “Metric”)
How to Use Your M8.2E/L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer
Before using your recumbent cycle, we recommend that you follow these
instructions and go through a preliminary demonstration of the recumbent
cycle.
When using the recumbent cycle, 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 12 later in this manual.
• After your workout, pedal the recumbent cycle slowly for several minutes to
cool down your body and lower your heart rate.
• Gently stretch your lower body and back after a workout to help prevent
stiffness or soreness.
Pausing Your Workout
You can pause anytime during your workout. Use this feature to rest or take a
short break (less than 10 minutes).
To pause while working out, stop pedaling. Your workout statistics freeze and
remain displayed on the console until you resume pedaling. Once you resume
pedaling, the workout statistics count continues from where you left off.
If you pause for more than ten minutes, the recumbent cycle’s software adds
your workout statistics to the cumulative totals and “Precor M8.2E/LR” begins
scrolling across the display. Do not rely on the Pause feature as a way to end
your workout. If you wish to end your workout, follow the instructions in the next
section, Ending Your Workout .
Important: You cannot pause during the Fitness Test (program “11”). If you
pause, the Fitness Test automatically becomes invalid and you are not
assigned a fitness score.