G1037Z 13" Planer/Moulder
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To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the V-belts must be free from
cracks, fraying and wear. Check the V-belts at
least every 3 months; more often if the
planer/moulder is used daily.
To check belt tension, push the V-belt at its mid-
point with moderate finger pressure. You should
be able to deflect each V-belt about
1
⁄
2
".
To tension the V-belt:
1.
Disconnect the machine from the power
source!
2
.
Remove the pulley cover and loosen the
motor mounting bolts.
3
.
Hook the new belt into the lower pulley, hold
the belt partially into the upper pulley and
rotate the pulleys to roll the belt into place.
4.
Tension the belt by prying on the motor
assembly as shown in
Figure 26
.
Figure 26.
Tensioning Belt.
5.
Hold the tension with the wooden bar and
tighten the bolts loosened in
step 2
.
6.
Squeeze the belts to check the tension and
repeat
steps 2-5
if necessary.
7.
Replace the pulley cover.
Figure 27.
Anti-kickback fingers.
The anti-kickback fingers hang from a rod sus-
pended across the front of the cutterhead casting.
Check the fingers to ensure that they swing freely
and easily. See
Figure 27.
DO NOT apply oil or other lubricants to the
anti-kickback fingers. Oil or grease will
attract dust and restrict movement of the
fingers, which could result in damage to
your workpiece, the planer/moulder, or pos-
sibly serious injury to the operator.
Anti-kickback Fingers
Anti-Kickback
V-Belts
