Model g0717 (Mfg. since 9/10)
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if the V-belt may require periodic tightening, espe-
cially after the initial break-in period. the V-belt
needs to be replaced if it shows any signs of
glazing, cracking, or fraying. to tighten the belt,
perform the following procedure, omitting
step 4
.
v-Belt
4.
remove the V-belt, then install a new belt
to the desired pulley combination (refer to
figure 33
for blade speeds).
5.
lift the motor to tension the belt and tighten
the hex bolt.
—Check the belt tension. When properly ten-
sioned, the belt will deflect approximately
1
⁄
4
", as shown in
figure
55
, when pressed
with moderate force. adjust as necessary.
to replace the v-belt:
1.
unplug the BandsaW!
2.
open the belt cover.
3.
With one hand, support the weight of the
motor. With the other hand, loosen the hex
bolt shown in
figure 54
. the motor will drop
and the V-belt will slacken.
figure 54.
Belt tension bolt.
hex Bolt
6.
Close the belt cover.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
figure 55.
Proper belt tension.