Norton Clipper C1318P Owner's Manual page 19

2. Remove the Belt Guard by loosening and removing the three M10 Belt
Guard Retaining Bolts.
3. Line up a straight edge along the out side face of both pulleys. (See
Figure: Pulley Alignment to the right.)
4. Misalignment will show up as a gap between the pulley face and the
straight edge.
5. To correct the misalignment move one pulley in or out as required.
Main Causes of Belt Failures:
Premature Belt failure can be attributed to the following issues: Tension (too much
or too little), Pulley Misalignment, Damaged Pulleys, Improper Handling or
Storage, Incorrect Blade Specification for Material Being Cut, and Cutting Too
Deep.
Symptom
Belt Breakage
Burning of Belt
Belt Failure Table Continued From Previous Page
Symptom
Belt Tearing/Ripping
Belt Rolling Off Pulley
Belt Cracking
Belts are a normal wear item and are not covered under
warranty.
Possible Cause
Too Much Tension
Excessive Shock Load
Pulley Out Of Round
Too Little Belt Tension
Excessive Load (Cutting Full
Depth)
Containments On Belts
Incorrect Blade Specification
Possible Cause
Pulley Misalignment
Pulley Misalignment
Extremely Low Temperature at
Startup
Exposure To Chemicals or
Lubricates
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Corrective Action
Re-tension Belts
Reduce Load/ Check Blade
Specification
Replace Pulley
Increase Belt Tension
For Best Performance Only
Cut only 1-/2" to 2" Per Pass
Replace Belts and Find
Source Of Containments
Replace Blade With One
Designed For Material Being
Cut
Corrective Action
Align Pulleys
Align Pulleys
Warm Machine Before Use
Locate Source of
Containments and Replace
Belts.