Ryobi Essential Maintenance for Your Planer: Replacing the Belt on HPL51

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MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE BELT

See Figures 16 and 17.

When replacing the belt, use the recommended replace- ment belt only, Ryobi part number 5695001.

1. Unplug the planer.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug the planer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

2.Remove belt cover screws.

3.Remove the belt cover.

4.Force the old belt from the small pulley by turning in the direction shown. As you turn the belt, pull and work it off the small pulley until it has been com- pletely removed from both pulleys.

5.Install the new belt over the large pulley. As you turn the belt, push and work it onto the small pulley until it is in place.

6.Replace the belt cover.

7.Install belt cover screws and tighten securely, but do not overtighten.

NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws.

BELT

COVERSCREW

Fig. 16

BELT

SMALL PULLEY

LARGE PULLEY

Fig. 17

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesService Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsElectrical Connection ElectricalExtension Cords Double InsulationInstructions Product SpecificationsUnpacking ApplicationsKnow Your Planer FeaturesAttaching the Dust BAG AdjustmentsAdjusting the Exhaust Direction Adjusting the Planing DepthKickstand OperationSTARTING/STOPPING the Planer Operating the PlanerChamfering PlaningTo Attach the Edge Guide for Making Rabbet Cuts Planing Edges and Making Rabbet CutsTo Attach the Edge Guide for Planing Edges To Plane EdgesLubrication MaintenanceCleaning the Exhaust Port and Emptying the Dust BAG GeneralSee Figures 13, 14 Replacing BladesSee Figures 16 Replacing the BeltHPL51 Extension Cord Caution

HPL51 specifications

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