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OPERATION MANUAL
Belt Replacing and Tensioning Procedure
The drive belt stretches as the lathe is used. Most of the stretching will occur during the first
16 hours, but may continue with further use. If the lathe loses power while making a cut, the
belt may be slipping and need tensioning. If the belt shows signs of excessive wear, or damage,
replace it.
1. Disconnect the machine from the power.
2. Loosen screw (19#) and remove the handle wheel.
3. Loosen Motor locking handle and open side fender
plate.
4. Release belt tension, then remove belt from motor
pulley.
5. Remove the belt off the main pulley and feed the
belt through the hole at the end of the machine.
6. Slide the new belt in through the hole in the end of
the machine and slide it over the spindle pulley.
7. Place the new belt over the motor pulley.
8. . Press belt tension lever down, then tighten Motor
locking handle.
9. Press belt with moderate pressure in the centre to
check tension.
10. Close the Fender Plate.
NOTE:
The Belt is correctly tensioned when there is
approximately 12mm deflection when pushed.
Screw #19
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Instructions Manual for WL-14V (W385)
11/08/2017
