V-Belts
In order to ensure proper power transmission from motor to band wheels, the pulleys should be aligned and the belts should have proper tension. To begin pulley and belt assembly:
1.Place the A32 belt in the wheel pulley groove and the last groove in the stepped pulley as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14. Stepped pulley installed with wheel
pulley V-belt in place.
2.Tension the belt by pushing the stepped pul- ley down in the shaft slot. The belt deflection should be approximately 3⁄4" when you push on the center of the belt (similar to Figure 15) with your index finger.
Figure 15. Pulley deflection w/moderate pressure.
3.Adjust the motor back and forth until the V- grooves line up with the V-grooves on the three-step pulley.
4.Slip either the 31" or 33" belt over the motor pulley and the step pulley, depending on the desired speed. For general woodworking, we recommend setting the lower belt for the fastest rate of speed. See Figure 16 for speeds.
You may have to back off the nuts on the motor adjustment bolts to allow enough motor swing to attach the belt.
A32 Belt
Bandsaw Pulley
Step Pulley
Motor Pulley
2100 F.P.M. A33 Belt
2600 F.P.M. A31 or A33 Belt
3150 F.P.M. A31 Belt
