Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/11)
-71-
The belt stretches slightly as the saw is used.
Most of the belt stretching will happen during the
first 16 hours of use, but it may continue in small
increments through continued use.
To ensure optimum power transmission from
the motor to the blade, the belt must be in good
condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked,
frayed, or glazed.
The belt should perform well for years. Since this
is an infrequent procedure, and the arbor bearings
have to be removed to take the belt off, we recom-
mend replacing the bearings and belt simultane-
ously. It will take an hour or more to replace these
components.
Tools Needed
Qty
Arbor Wrench .................................................... 1
Phillips Head Screwdriver .................................. 1
Wood Block 9" Long 4x4 or 2x4 ........................ 1
Wrench or Socket 13mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 14mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 18mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 25mm ................................... 1
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1
Punch ................................................................ 1
Hammer ............................................................. 1
Rubber Hammer ................................................ 1
Vise ................................................................... 1
Replacement Ball Bearings (P1023RL100) ....... 2
Tensioning Belt
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Lower the blade completely, then open the
motor cover.
Belt Tension &
Replacement
4. Press down on the motor with one hand to
keep the belt tension tight and tighten the hex
bolt.
5. Press the flat belt in the center to check the
belt tension.
The belt is correctly tensioned when there
is approximately
1
⁄
2
" deflection when it is
pushed with moderate pressure, as shown in
Figure 126.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 126. Checking belt tension.
1
⁄
2
"
— If there is more than
1
⁄
2
" deflection when
the flat belt is pushed with moderate pres-
sure, loosen the hex bolt, adjust the motor
downward, then tighten the two hex bolts.
6. Close the motor cover.
Figure 125. Belt tension adjustment bolt (one of
two shown).
Hex Bolt
3. Loosen the two hex bolts on the motor (see
Figure 125), and pivot the motor up and
down to make sure that it is movable.
