Figure 26. Use straightedge to check V-belts.
Figure 27. Loosening motor mount bolts.
Figure 28. Loosening spindle cartridge bolt.
Pulley Alignment
Pulley alignment is important to the performance of your shaper. If the pulleys are just slightly out of alignment, the shaper may suffer from power loss as well as decreased V- belt life. The pulleys need to be parallel with one another for optimum shaper performance.
To align the pulleys, do these steps:
1.UNPLUG THE SHAPER!
2.Remove the motor cover from the side of the shaper.
3.Hold a straightedge up to the pulleys to determine if they are aligned correctly as shown in Figure 26.
4.If the motor pulley is not aligned with the spindle pulley, loosen the four motor mount bolts as shown in Figure 27.
5.Wiggle the motor until the pulley is aligned with the spindle pulley.
6.If the spindle pulley is not aligned with the motor pulley, loosen the bolt on the spindle slide that holds the spindle in place as shown in Figure 28.
7.Place a pad on the floor underneath the spindle to prevent damage if it falls to the floor.
8.Slowly wiggle the spindle up or down into alignment with the motor pulley. Wiggle the spindle slowly so the spindle does not slide too fast or drop to the floor.
9.After you adjust the pulleys, check the alignment with the straightedge again. Once you are satisfied with the results, tighten down all the fasteners, and recheck one more time after all the fasteners are secure.
