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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
SE
RV
IC
E
Belt.Tension.&.
Replacement
Tools.Needed.
Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
The drive belt stretches slightly as the saw is used. Most
of the belt stretching will happen during the first 16
hours of use, but it may continue through continued use.
If you notice that the belt is slipping, it will need to be
tensioned. If the belt is cracked, frayed, or shows other
signs of excessive wear, it will need to be replaced.
Figure
124
. Location of cap screw for
adjusting belt tension.
Cap Screw
Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Raise blade completely, then open the motor door.
3. Loosen cap screw on motor (see Figure
124
), and
pivot motor up and down to verify it is movable.
4. Press down on motor with one hand to keep belt
tension tight, then tighten cap screw.
5. Press belt in center to check belt tension. The belt
is correctly tensioned when there is approximately
1
⁄
4
" deflection when it is pushed with moderate
pressure, as shown in
Figure 125.
— If there is more than
1
⁄
4
" deflection, loosen cap
screw, push motor down, then tighten cap screw.
6. Close motor door.
Tensioning.Belt
Replacing.Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Raise blade completely, then open motor door.
3. Loosen cap screw shown in Figure
124.
and lift motor
fully to remove tension on belt. Tighten cap screw,
then roll belt off arbor and motor pulleys.
4. Install new belt, loosen cap screw, then lower motor.
5. Press down on motor with one hand to keep belt
tension tight and tighten cap screw.
6. Follow
Step 5 in the Tensioning Belt subsection on
this page to check V-belt tension.
7. Close motor door.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 125. Checking belt tension.
1
⁄
4
"
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