Changing Speeds
1.
When starting set the knob to about ¼ of the speed range and slowly bring the speed to
the desired revolutions.
2.
Starting the motor at the lowest possible setting may cause it to fail due to loading.
However the lowest setting can be achieved by reducing the revolutions once the motor
is in motion.
3.
Rapidly turning the knob from low up to high speed is not recommended.
Changing Belt Positions
1. To change the belt position,
ensure the machine is switched
off.
2. Unlock belt guard by
loosening knob. Rotate the
guard so that it is sitting
horizontal to bed (see picture).
3. Loosen the Motor mount
locknut by hand or using a
½”AF spanner.
4. Lift the Motor slightly to get
the belt off the pulley. The
motor adjustment range is
approximately 20mm (3/4").
5. Fit the belt to the desired
step.
6. Tension the belt by pressing down on the motor with the hand. Pressing down with 2 fingers
or the thumb will be adequate pressure. Slightly tighter pressure may be required for larger work.
Caution:
Too much pressure on the motor will damage the motor bearings or break the motor
shaft.
7. When the correct tension has been made, while holding the motor at the correct tension,
tighten the motor mount locknut by hand and then using a ½”AF spanner.
Caution
: Don't use too much tension on nut - It needs to be tightened only a little more than
finger tight with a ½”AF spanner. (AF: across flats)
8. Swing belt guard to close position and re-lock knob.
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