Section 13 Maintenance - Steel City 50125 User Manual

BELT TENSION
Belt tension is adjusted using the Motor Tensioning Bolt.
It should be adjusted on initial setup and when the belt is
replaced. It should also be checked periodically as the belt
may stretch after time. Correct belt tension is achieved when
there is 1" or less deflection in the belt when squeezed at it's
midpoint.
1. To adjust the belt tension, first remove the pulley
cover by removing the three Phillips head screws
that fasten it to the bandsaw.
2. Check belt tension by squeezing it at the point just
where it exits the base. SEE FIG. 22.
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3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen Hex Nut (A)
and Tighten Motor Tensioning Bolt (B). until the
proper tension is achieved.
4. Once the correct tension is achieved, retighten Hex
Nut.
BLADE DRIFT
Blade drift occurs when the blade begins to wander off
the cutting line. It can be caused by several factors.
• Incorrect Blade Tension
• Wrong Blade Type
• Dull Blade
If you experience blade drift, check the appropriate
adjustments first. If this does not correct the problem, the
blade may have to be replaced. See BLADE
REPLACEMENT in the MAINTENANCE section of this
manual for more information.
CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE
The motor supplied with your bandsaw is a dual
voltage120 / 240V motor. The motor comes prewired
from the factory for 120 volt operation. To change to 240
volt operation, in addition to the following steps, it is
necessary to replace the existing 120V plug with a
UL/CSA listed plug (not included) suitable for 240V and
the rated amperage of the motor. The saw should only
then be connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter is available or
should be used with a 240V plug.
1. Remove the junction box cover from the motor and
follow the wiring diagram on the inside of the cover
for 240V operation.
2. Replace junction box cover.
3. The START/ STOP switch does NOT need to be
Modified.
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