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Replacing V-Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good
condition and be properly tensioned.
Replace the V-belt if it shows signs of cracking,
fraying, and excessive wear.
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Wrench or Socket 13mm ................................... 1
Replacement V-Belt (Part No. P0555LX068) .... 1
To replace the V-belt:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Put on heavy leather gloves and remove the
blade from the machine.
3.
Loosen the motor mount cap screws shown
in Figure 61.
Motor Mount
Cap Screws
Figure 61. Locations of the wheel mount bolt,
and motor mount cap screws.
4.
Pivot the motor to the right (as viewed from
the front of the bandsaw) so the upper cap
screw slides to the right in the slot—this will
release the V-belt tension.
5.
Roll the V-belt off the pulleys.
6.
Remove the wheel mount (it has left hand
threads, so it loosens by turning clockwise).
Model G0555LX (Mfd. Since 1/14)
7.
8.
9.
10. Secure the wheel with the wheel mount bolt
11. Position the V-belt on the desired pulleys,
Qty
12. Replace the blade, then properly track and
To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked cuts or
circles, the table must be 90° to the back of the
blade, as shown in Figure 62.
Wheel Mount
Bolt
If the table is not perpendicular to the back of
the blade, correct this condition by placing shims
between the table and trunnions underneath it.
Follow the procedures in Aligning Table on Page
30 to ensure accurate cutting.
Remove the wheel from the shaft. Make sure
not to misplace the shaft key.
Put new belt on.
Align the wheel keyway with the shaft key,
and slide the wheel back onto the shaft.
and flat washer.
then properly tension it, as instructed in
Tensioning V-Belt on Page 48.
tension it (see Pages 21 and 25) and adjust
the guide and support bearings.
Shimming Table
Blade
Table
Figure 62. Checking the table to be
perpendicular to the back of the blade.
Square
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