Servicing V-Belts
To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condi- tion and operate under proper tension. Check belt tension at least every 3 months—more often if the bandsaw is used daily. V-belts stretch with use and must be periodically re-tensioned.
Replace the V-belts if they are cracked, frayed, or excessively worn.
Accessing V-Belts
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Open the lower wheel cover.
3.Remove the bandsaw blade.
4.Remove the lower wheel by removing the hex bolt at the center of the wheel, then sliding the wheel off the shaft. (The hex nut has left handed threads, so you must turn it clockwise to loosen it.)
5.Take off the pulley cover plate by removing the six Phillips head screws. You now have access to the V-belts for inspection or service (see Figure 43).
Wheel |
Pulley |
Motor |
Pulley |
Idler |
Pulley |
Figure 43. Pulleys and V-belts.
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Checking V-Belts
1.Follow all previous instructions for Accessing V-Belts.
2.Push the center of each V-belt as illustrated in Figure 44, using moderate force. When tensioned correctly, the deflection should be about 1⁄4".
—If the deflection is more than 1⁄4", then ten- sion that V-belt (see Page 40) before doing Step 4.
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Figure 44. Belt deflection.
3.Use a flashlight to inspect the belt.
—If a V-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed, replace it as soon as convenient.
4.Replace the pulley cover, lower wheel, and blade; then close the lower wheel cover.
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