MAINTENANCE
CHECKING MOTOR BELT TENSION AND REPLACING THE BELT
See Figure 45.
The motor belt tension was adjusted at the factory but should still be checked periodically.
To check belt tension:
Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the screws holding the belt cover on the right side of the saw arm. Lift off the cover.
The belt tension is correct when the tension mark on the spring bracket is between “C” and “D” (see figure 54).
To adjust belt tension:
Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the screws holding the drive pulley cover on the left side of the saw arm. Lift off the cover.
Remove the screws holding the carrying handle on the saw arm, then remove the carrying handle.
Loosen, but don’t remove, the motor mount screws.
Increase the belt tension by turning the adjusting socket head set screw clockwise. Decrease the belt tension by turning the set screw counterclockwise.
NOTE: Excessive belt tension will cause the motor to fail prematurely.
Once the tension mark on the spring bracket is between “C” and “D”, securely tighten the motor mount screws.
Replace the belt and drive pulley covers and tighten securely using screws.
NOTE: Cord must never touch the belt.
To replace the belt:
Take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID® tools. You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling (toll free)
D
TENSION
MARK
SPRING
BRACKET
SCREW
CARRYING HANDLE
CORD
ADJUSTING
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW
MOTOR
MOUNT
SCREWS
C
IDLER
PULLEY
BELT
BELT COVER
DRIVE
PULLEY
COVER
Fig. 45
ACCESSORIES
Look for these accessories at The Home Depot.
AC9944 | Miter Saw Utility Vehicle |
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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