Harbor Freight Tools 97099 operating instructions To Adjust the Blade Guide Bearings, Figure L

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2.To adjust the Saw Blade (251) speed, loosen the two Hex Nuts (304) and Hex Screws (307-2). Slide the Motor (300) forward to release tension on the Belt (208). (See Figure L.)

BELT (208)

FIGURE L

HEX NUT (304)

(REMAINING 3 HEX NUTS NOT SHOWN)

MOTOR MOUNT PLATE (303)

3.Remove the Belt (208) from its two Pulleys (206, 296). Place the Belt onto the two Pulleys according to the Saw Blade (251) speed desired. Then move the Motor (300) back to its original position and secure in place by tightening the previously loosened two nuts and two screws. (See Figures L and M.)

Saw Pulley

Motor Pulley

Speed

 

 

(Feet Per Minute)

 

 

90 FPM

135 FPM

FIGURE M

195 FPM

 

255 FPM

4.Verify belt tension by pressing the belt between the pulleys. Deflection should be about 3.8”. In time, the belt will stretch and loose its tension. Loosen the Hex Nut (302) and back off the Belt Tension Limiter Bolt (301). Turn the Belt Tension Limiter Bolt (301) against the Motor Mount Bracket (307) and tighten the Hex Nut (302).

TO ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE BEARINGS

1.IMPORTANT: Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) adjustment is a critical factor in the performance of the Bandsaw. It is always best to try a new Saw Blade (251) to see if it will correct poor cutting quality before attempting to adjust the Blade

Guide Bearings. For example, if a Saw Blade becomes dull on one side sooner

SKU 97009

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