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Belt Tension &
Replacement
The belt stretches slightly as the saw is used.
Most of the belt stretching will happen during the
first 16 hours of use, but it may continue in small
increments through continued use.
To ensure optimum power transmission from
the motor to the blade, the belt must be in good
condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked,
frayed, or glazed.
The belt should perform well for years. Since
this is an infrequent procedure, and the arbor
bearings have to be removed to take the belt off,
we recommend replacing the bearings and belt
simultaneously. It will take approximately one hour
to replace these components.
Tools Needed
Arbor Wrench .................................................... 1
Phillips Head Screwdriver .................................. 1
Wood Block 9" Long 4x4 or 2x4 ........................ 1
Wrench or Socket 13mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 14mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 18mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 25mm ................................... 1
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1
Punch ................................................................ 1
Hammer ............................................................. 1
Rubber Hammer ................................................ 1
Vise ................................................................... 1
Replacement Ball Bearings 6203-2RS................2
Tensioning Belt
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Lower blade completely, then open motor
cover.
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 02/21)
3.
Loosen two hex bolts on motor (see Figure
132), and pivot motor up and down to make
sure that it is movable.
Hex Bolt
Figure 132. Belt tension adjustment bolt (one of
4.
Press down on motor with one hand to keep
belt tension tight and tighten hex bolt.
Qty
5.
Press flat belt in center to check belt tension.
Belt is correctly tensioned when there is
approximately
with moderate pressure, as shown in Figure
133.
Pulley
Figure 133. Checking belt tension.
— If there is more than
flat belt is pushed with moderate pressure,
loosen hex bolt, adjust motor downward,
then tighten two hex bolts.
6.
Close motor cover.
two shown).
1
⁄
" deflection when it is pushed
2
Pulley
1
⁄
"
2
Deflection
1
⁄
" deflection when
2
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