Craftex CT180, User Manual

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Figure-25 Motor mounting lock nuts
At this point the V-belt should be loose
enough to slip it off the pulleys.
Replace the V-belt with a new one and
install it on the pulleys.
Re-install the sanding disc plate and secure
it with the screw removed.
Tension the V-belt by moving the motor
away from the sanding disc and tighten the
motor mounting lock nuts.
Push the center of the V-belt with your
finger as shown in figure-26 to check the
tension on the drive belt. The belt is
correctly tensioned when there is
approximately 1/4" deflection when it is
pushed with moderate pressure.
Figure-26 Correct belt tension
If the deflection is not approximately 1/4"
when you push with moderate pressure,
loosen the motor mounting nuts and re-
tension the belt.
If the deflection is approximately 1/4”, re-
install the sanding plate, sanding disc, disc
guard and the table.