Model G0715P (Mfg. 4/11+)
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Belt Tension &
Replacement
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Tensioning Belt
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the blade completely, then open the
motor cabinet.
3. Loosen the cap screw on the motor shown in
Figure 119, and pivot the motor up and down
to make sure that it is movable.
4. Press down on the motor with one hand to
keep the belt tension tight and tighten the cap
screw.
5. Press the belt in the center to check belt ten-
sion. The belt is correctly tensioned when
there is approximately
1
⁄
4
" deflection when it
is pushed with moderate pressure, as shown
in
Figure 120.
The drive belt stretches slightly as the saw is
used. Most of the belt stretching will happen dur-
ing the first 16 hours of use, but it may continue
through continued use. If you notice that the belt
is slipping, it will need to be tensioned. If the belt is
cracked, frayed, or shows other signs of excessive
wear, it will need to be replaced.
Replacing Belt
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Lower the blade completely, then open the
motor access cover.
3. Loosen the cap screw that secures the motor
(see
Figure 119) and lift the motor fully to
remove tension on the belt. Tighten the cap
screw to hold the motor in this position, then
roll the belt off of the arbor and motor pul-
leys.
4. Install a new belt onto the pulleys, loosen
the cap screw, then lower the motor. Use the
blade elevation handwheel to raise the blade
completely.
5. Press down on the motor with one hand to
keep the belt tension tight and tighten the cap
screw.
6. Follow Step 5 in the Tensioning Belt sub-
section on this page to check V-belt tension.
7. Close the motor access cover.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 120. Checking belt tension.
1
⁄
4
"
— If there is more than
1
⁄
4
" deflection when
the belt is pushed with moderate pressure,
loosen the cap screw, push the motor
downward, then tighten the cap screw.
6. Close the motor access cover.
Figure 119. Motor mounting nut.
Belt
Motor
Cap Screw
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