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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHANGING THE MOTOR DRIVE BELT
Before changing the belt, unplug the bandsaw from the power source.
Refer to Parts Diagrams on pages 24, 27 & 32.
1. Release the saw blade tension from the Drive Belt (# 79) by turning the Quick Release Blade
Tension Lever (#113).
2. Release the drive belt tension: (same as the instructions on page 15, Figures 19 & 20)
A.
From the rear of the machine, loosen the two Hex Nuts (#65, Fig. 19, B) that secure the
motor to the frame.
B. Loosen the Hex Nut on the top of the Motor Pulling Rod (#68, FIG 19, C). The motor should
now be loose enough to move downward for adjusting, removing or installing the belt.
3. Move the bandsaw blade off of the lower wheel and remove the old drive belt. The belt is long
enough to slip over the wheel.
4. Slip the new belt over the lower wheel and install it on the lower wheel and motor pulleys.
Make sure that the ribs in the drive belt are seated correctly in the pulley before reassembling and
tensioning the drive belt.
5. Reverse the procedure to re-assemble the saw parts. Tension the drive belt until there is 3/8” of
deflection. (See page 15, FIG. 20).
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp saw teeth. Wear gloves for protection.
This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should
only be done by a qualified electrician. See page 5 for additional electrical information.
WIRING DIAGRAM
