Replacing the Poly V-Belt

Disconnect machine from the power source! Never make adjustments with the machine running! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

1.Unplug the machine from the power source.

2.Open the upper and lower wheel cover doors.

3.Remove the saw blade as described in Changing Blades on page 11.

4.Remove tension on the drive belt (D) by loosening the hex cap screw (13mm wrench required) on the back of the cabinet that secures the motor.

Referring to Figure 14:

5.Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring

(E)that secures the lower wheel (B) to the shaft (A).

6.Slide the lower wheel assembly off the shaft (A) which will dislodge the belt (D) and discard the old belt.

7.Place the new belt onto the lower wheel pulley.

8.Reinstall lower wheel assembly by sliding it back onto the shaft (A).

9.Replace snap ring (E).

10.Place the new belt (D) partially around the motor pulley (C) to get it started, then turn the wheel (B) by hand until the belt (D) is completely seated on the motor pulley (C).

11.Push the motor down to add tension to the belt (E).

The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure on the belt between the two pulleys causes a 1/2" deflection.

12.Tighten the hex cap screw on the back of the cabinet that secures the motor.

Re-install the blade as described in Changing Blades on page 11.

Adjusting Poly V-Belt Tension

Disconnect machine from the power source! Never make adjustments with the machine running! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

Referring to Figure 14:

1.Unplug the machine from the power source.

2.With a 13mm wrench, loosen the hex cap screw on the back of the cabinet that secures the motor.

3.Push the motor down to add tension to the belt (D).

The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure on the belt between the two pulleys causes a 1/2" deflection.

4.Tighten the hex cap screw that secures the motor.

Figure 14