Rikon Power Tools 10-3061 Operator's Manual page 19

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
CHANGING THE MOTOR DRIVE BELT
Before changing the belt, make sure that the bandsaw is
unplugged from the power source. To change the drive belt:
1. Release the tension on the bandsaw blade (See pages
14 & 15) and move the blade off of the lower wheel, or take
the blade totally off from the saw. FIG. 39.
2. Remove the tension from the drive belt by loosening the
top Motor Mount Screw (#77) and pivoting the motor. See
FIG. 36. Take the old belt off of the two pulleys.
3. Take the Lower Wheel (#34) off of the saw by
removing the Retaining Ring (#11) that is in the
middle of the lower wheel. NOTE: A set of 'Snap Ring'
or 'C-Clip' Pliers is required to do this. (Not included).
Carefully pull the wheel off the lower shaft (#80).
4. Install the new belt and reverse the process outlined
above. Make sure that the ribs in the drive belt are seated
correctly in the pulley before reassembling and tensioning
the drive belt. Tension the drive belt until there is 3/8" to
1/2" of deflection. See page 18.
Use a putty knife to get underneath the tire and pull it up and away from the wheel. Work the putty knife all the way around
the wheel to loosen the tire. Then, use the putty knife as leverage to flip the tire over and off of the wheel. Clean the inside
of the groove, removing any dirt, debris or cement with lacquer thinner.
Soak the replacement tire in warm water to make it more flexible. Dry the tire, and while it is still warm, lay it on top of the
wheel. Start by setting the tire into the wheel groove at the top of the wheel. Using a putty knife, work the new tire around
the wheel, making sure not to slice the tire. If rubber cement is to be used as a binder, make sure to distribute it evenly.
Having high spots between the wheel and the tire will cause a vibration and effect blade tracking.
The ON/OFF Locking Switch needs to have the yellow, safety key insert-
ed before the switch can be used. This feature prevents unauthorized use
of the bandsaw. FIG. 41.
To operate the saw, pull out the bottom of the paddle switch to turn the
saw 'ON'. There should be a 'click' to indicate the 'ON' contact is made.
Once work is finished, hit the bottom of the red safety paddle switch to
turn the saw 'OFF'.
Never walk away from the bandsaw when it is
running. If the saw is not to be used for an extended length of time,
always unplug the saw from the power supply, remove the safety key from
the switch and release the tension on the blade.
ADJUSTMENTS
CHANGING BANDSAW TIRES
ON/OFF SWITCH
MOTOR
SHAFT
PULLEY
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FIGURE 39
FIGURE 40
FIGURE 41