Checking Belt Tension - Craftex CX Series User Manual

Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension
To help ensure optimal performance from
your band saw you need to make sure your
belt tension is set correctly allowing for the
maximum transmission of power from the
motor to the blade.
previously in the maintenance portion of
the manual belt tension should be checked
on a monthly basis. If the belt shows any
sign of wear like cracking or is damaged or
frayed, it will require replacement.

Checking Belt Tension

1. Make sure that machine is properly
disconnected from its power source.
2. Open lower wheel cover.
3. Inspect belt condition and check belt
deflection. If the belt is correctly
tensioned there
approximately ¼"
when moderately pressed with
finger in the centre. See Figure 8
below.
As mentioned
should be
of deflection
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Figure 8
Adjusting Belt Tension
1. Make sure the machine has been
properly disconnected
power source.
2. Loosen cap screw located on the
motor mount as shown in Figure 9
below.
Figure 9
3. Push motor to the right until you
feel the tension on the belt increase.
4. Once you have adjusted the tension
retighten the cap screws located on
the motor mount.
5. Re-check the belt tension. Repeat
steps 2-4 as required.
6. Close lower wheel cover when
finished.
from its