Norton Clipper C1418P Owner's Manual page 23

To align the Pulleys:
1. Review the locations of the C1318P/C1418P
Belt Tensioning system before proceeding.
(See Figure: C1318P/C1418P Belt
Tensioning System on page 15).
2. Remove the Belt Guard by loosening and
removing the three M10 Belt Guard Retaining
Bolts.
3. Line up a straight edge along the outside 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 Tearing/Ripping
Belt Rolling Off Pulley
Belt Cracking
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
Pulley Misalignment
Pulley Misalignment
Extremely Low Temperature at
Startup
Exposure To Chemicals or
Lubricates
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Figure: Pulley Alignment
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
Align Pulleys
Align Pulleys
Warm Machine Before Use
Locate Source of Containments and
Replace Belts.