Grizzly G5959, G9957 instruction manual Maintenance, GeneralV-Belt

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

GeneralV-Belt

Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G5959/9957 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary:

1.Loose mounting bolts.

2.Worn switch.

3.Worn or damaged cords and plugs.

4.Damaged V-belt.

5.Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.

6.Inspect blades for damage.

7.Guard alignment and operation.

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condition and operate under proper tension. When replacing V-belts, it is important to replace all four at the same time - even if they do not all appear worn.

Belt tension should be checked at least every 3 months; more often if using the table saw inten- sively.

The V-belts are accessed through the cavity on the right side of the saw. They link the arbor and motor pulleys. To check V-belt tension:

1.Squeeze the center of each V-belt.

2.Note the amount of deflection. Deflection should be approximately 3Ú4" as shown in

Figure 42.

Table

Table can be kept rust-free with regular applica- tions of products like Boeshield¨ T-9. For long term storage you may want to consider products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guarditª.

3Ú4"

Figure 42. Proper amount of V-belt deflection.

!	Disconnect power to the
	machine when perform-
	ing any maintenance or
	repairs. Failure to do this
	may result in serious
	personal injury.

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