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Replacing V-Belts
To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor
to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condi-
tion and operate under proper tension. Check belt
tension at least every 3 months—more often if the
bandsaw is used daily. V-belts stretch with use
and must be periodically re-tensioned.
Replace the V-belts if they are cracked, frayed, or
excessively worn.
To replace the V-belts:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Open both wheel covers and remove the
blade.
3.
Unthread the wheel mount bolt shown in
Figure 60 and slide the lower wheel off of the
bearing shaft.
Wheel
Mount Bolt
Figure 60. Wheel mount bolt.
4.
Loosen the V-belts with the belt tension crank
and roll them off of the pulleys.
5.
Replace the V-belts and tension them as
described in the Blade Speed section on
Page 31.
6.
Reinstall the lower wheel and blade, and
close the wheel covers.
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Adjusting Wheel
Brush
The lower wheel compartment contains the wheel
brush shown in Figure 61. This brush is designed
to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire as the bandsaw
is operating. In order to work properly the brush
must be making contact with the wheel.
Figure 61. The wheel brush.
Tools Needed:
Wrench/Socket 10mm ........................................2
To adjust the wheel brush:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Open the lower wheel cover.
3.
Loosen the bolt/nut that secures the wheel
brush in place.
4.
Adjust the wheel brush so it makes good con-
tact with the wheel.
5.
Tighten the bolt/nut to secure the wheel brush
in place.
G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
Wheel Brush
QTY
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