Rikon Power Tools 23-150H, Operator'S Manual

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ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 29
THE PLANER MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
ALIGNING THE PULLEYS
The pulley positions for the belts are preset at the
factory for proper alignment to each other. If they are not
set correctly, excess wear to the belts and power trans-
fer may be reduced. While the side panel is open (FIG.
28), the pulleys should be checked to make sure that no
movement has occurred during use.
1. With a metal straight edge, or perfectly flat board,
place the straight edge against the faces of the two
pulleys. FIG. 29.
2. If the straight edge does not lie flat on both of the
pulley faces, the motor and motor pulley must be
moved to correct this miss-alignment.
3. Loosen the four (4) hex head bolts and four (4) hex
nuts with a 13mm wrench that secure the motor to the
platen. Front view of motor shown. FIG. 30.
4. Move the motor toward or away from the planer body
to correct the miss-alignment.
5. Once the alignment is corrected tighten the motor
mounting hardware loosened in step 3.
FIG. 30
FIG. 28
MOTOR FRONT
VIEW