MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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9.2
Special Maintenance Work
9.2.1
Retightening the V-belt
Requirements:
The machine is switched off
The machine is disconnected from power supply (unplugged).
Steps:
1.
Remove the V-belt guard.
Fig. 9-1: V-belt tensioning screw between motor plate and machine housing
2.
To tension the V-belt loosen the clamping screw between motor plate and machine housing. Tension the
V-belt until the back of the belt begins to bulge inward on the motor side pulley.
3.
Fit the V-belt guard.
9.2.2
Replace the V-belt
NOTE
Always replace the complete V-belt set!
If one V-belt needs to be changed, always replace the complete V-belt set.
Requirements:
The machine is switched off
The machine is disconnected from power supply (mains plug is unplugged).
Steps:
1.
Remove the V-belt guard.
2.
Tighten the tensioning screw between motor plate and machine housing
V-belts are relaxed.
3.
Remove worn V belt.
4.
Fit new V belts individually.
4.1
Lay the V-belt over the outside groove on the small, motor-side pulley.
4.2
Pull the V-belt over the outside groove on the large pulley.
4.3
Push the V-belt towards the inside groove by groove.