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(Manufactured since 6/11)
Wheel Alignment
wheel alignment
— if the deflection is correct and the V-belts
are in good condition, no further action is
required. replace the rear motor access
panel.
— if the deflection is more than or less than
1⁄4" or the V-belts need to be replaced, then
continue to Step 5.
5. Use a 12mm wrench to loosen the four motor
mount hex bolts (see figure 49).
figure 49. Motor mount hex bolts.
Motor Mount hex Bolts
6. if it is necessary to replace the V-belts, slide
the motor toward the wheel pulley to relieve
the tension, then replace the V-belts with a
new matched set.
7. position the motor to adjust the V-belt tension
until they have the correct deflection, then re-
tighten the hex bolts.
When the wheels are co planar (in the same
plane), the bandsaw cuts straighter, with mu ch
less vibration, heat, and blade wear because the
blade is continuously balanced on the wheels.
refer to figure 50 to bet ter understand this
arrangement.
Coplanar
Coplanarity Gauge Contacts Top
And Bottom of Both Wheels

Coplanarity Gauge

Parallel,
Not Coplanar
Not Coplanar
Not Coplanar
figure 50. Wheel coplanar examples.