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6. CONVEYOR
Belt adjustment
It is recommended that the tension and path of the belt is checked each time before operating the
machine. This extends the belt’s lifespan. Correct belt tension is important. If the belt is loose, it
wears out rapidly. On the other hand, an excessively tight belt wears out the conveyor bearings
quicker than normal.
The conveyor belt can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the bolts at the end of the conveyor.
The belt tension is correct when you can stop the belt with your hand whilst the conveyor is
running. To ensure belt durability, it is important that the belt’s path is correctly aligned in the
conveyor. If the belt travels to the left (viewed from the end of the conveyor), tighten the left-hand
bolt or loosen the right-hand bolt slightly. If the belt travels to the right, do the opposite.
Detaching the conveyor
It is only necessary to remove the conveyor if its mechanical structure has been damaged.
The conveyor belt can be removed and replaced with a new one with the conveyor still attached to
the machine.
To remove the belt, run the machine until you see the seam in the belt. Open the bolts holding the
belt together and remove the belt. Remember to adjust the new belt.
