13.DRIVE BELT POSITIONS HIGH/LOW SPEED
A.For the low speed 1620 ft/min, fit the belt to the front pulley on both the motor and bandwheel. (See FIG. 23)
B. For the high speed 3340 ft/min, the belt should be fitted to the rear pulley on both the motor and bandwheel. (See FIG. 24)
Note: The rear bandwheel pulley is hidden from view.
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14. CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT
A. Release the saw blade tension by turning the blade tension knob on the top of band saw counterclockwise.
B. Release the belt tension by using the crank handle.
C. Using a hex wrench remove the hex socket head cap screw (See FIG. 25) from the center of the lower wheel.
D. Carefully slide the lower wheel forward and at the same time release the saw blade from the wheel.
E. Remove the old drive belt and fit the new belt (ensure ribs in drive belt are seated correctly before reassembling and tensioning the drive belt).
F. Follow procedures for CHANGING AND ADJUSTING THE SAW BLADE & TRACKING THE BAND SAW BLADE, before restoring power to the band saw and setting up for use.
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Drive Belt Tension:
Tension the drive belt using the crank handle until tight. Add/Remove tension until there is 1/2” to 3/8” side deflection.
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