Rikon Power Tools 10-3061 Operator's Manual page 18

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4. Once in place, retighten
the side knobs to secure
the fence in position on the
carrier. FIG. 35.
5. Confirm that the fence
is parallel with the blade
and miter gauge slot, and
make corrections for 'drift' if
needed per instructions on
page 13.
CHANGING THE BLADE SPEED &
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT TENSION
This Bandsaw has two blade speeds, high speed (3,280 ft/
min) and low speed (1,515 ft/min). See below.
NOTE: The bandsaw is shipped in the high speed mode.
The lower bandsaw drive wheel has two integral "multi-vee"
form pulleys (#155), and the motor shaft has a twin multi-
vee form pulley (#32). The multi-vee Belt (#33) passes
around the wheel pulley and the motor pulley.
For the HIGH SPEED (3,280 ft/min), the belt
should be installed on the rear pulleys of both
the motor and the wheel. See FIG. 37.
Pully positions 2 to 4.
The high speed setting is the standard for
all around sawing needs of woods and
composites.
For the LOW SPEED (1,515 ft/min), the
belt should be installed on the front pulleys
of both the motor and wheel. See FIG. 37.
Pulley positions 1 to 3.
The low speed setting is best for cutting extra
hard material - wood, plastics, and non-ferrus
metals. The correct blade type is necessary
for clean and effective cutting of these
materials.
Changing blade speeds and adjusting belt tension is done
by pivoting the rear Motor (#88) and the Pulley (#32) which
is mounted to its shaft.
1. Loosen the top motor mount Screw (#77) and pivot the
motor to release tension on the drive belt. FIG. 36, A.
2. Change the belt position for the blade speed desired.
3. Tension the drive belt so there is about 3/8" to 1/2"
deflection. DO NOT over tension the belt as this can put
excessive, damaging pressure on the belt, pulleys and
motor. FIG. 38.
ADJUSTMENTS
SIDE KNOBS AND
LOCKING FRAME
BAR MOVED TO
OPPOSITE SIDES
ON CARRIER
FIGURE 34
FIGURE 37
Wheel Pully
Poulie du volant
Polea de la rueda
Motor Pulley
Poulie du moteur
Polea del motor
1
2
3
4
FIGURE 38
4. Tighten the motor mount screw to secure the motor in
place and set the drive belt tension.
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FIGURE 35
A
MOTOR
MOUNT
SCREW
FIGURE 36
BELT DEFLECTION
UPPER