Replacing Flat Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the flat belt must be in good condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked, frayed, or glazed.

Tools Needed

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Arbor Wrenches

2

Wood Block 9" Long 4x4

1

Wrench or Socket 17mm

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Removing Flat Belt

1.DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2.Raise the motor all the way up, tilt it to 0°, and open the motor cover.

3.Loosen the three motor mounting hex nuts (Figure 64) two turns, and place the 4x4 block between the cabinet and bottom of the motor, as shown in Figure 65.

Mounting Bolts

and Nuts

Figure 64. Motor mounting bolts.

Wood

Block

Figure 65. Motor resting on wood block.

4.Lower the arbor assembly until the motor rests on the wood block, as shown in Figure 65, to reduce tension on the flat belt.

Note: Be careful not to damage the motor, and do not force the arbor down further when it becomes difficult to move the handwheel.

5.Tighten the motor mounting nuts to hold the motor in place.

6.Raise the motor all the way up and remove the wood block.

7.Roll the belt off of the upper and lower pul- leys, as shown in Figure 66. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Note: To make belt removal easier, turn the belt sideways and slide it down and past the back of the motor pulley.

Flat Belt

Motor Pulley

Figure 66. Removing flat belt.

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