Rikon Power Tools 10-342EVS Operator's Manual page 20

18” wood/metal bandsaw
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side of the carrier. Then rotate the fence 180° end-to-
end and slide it back onto the carrier. Fig. 37 & 38.
4. Once in place, retighten the side handle to secure
the fence in position on the carrier. Fig. 38.
5. Check the fence for drift, and make corrections if
needed per instructions on page 18.
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check the Drive Belt (#10F, FIG. 39, A) tension with
thumb pressure. The drive belt should not give more
than 3/8" TO 1/2" in the center.
the belt as this can put excessive, damaging pressure
on the belt, pulleys and motor. Fig. 40.
To adjust the tension:
1. Loosen the two Hex Bolts (#25A, 27A, Fig. 39, B)
that secure the motor to the frame.
2. Loosen the Hex Nut on the top of the Motor Pull-
ing Rod (#26A, Fig. 39, C). The motor should now be
loose to move downward for adjusting the belt.
3. For less tension on the drive belt, push the motor
downward.
4. For more tension on the drive belt, lift the motor
upwards. NOTE: There is a second hex nut on the
motor pulling rod that is located under the frame.
This second hex nut (Fig. 39, D) must be loosened to
allow the motor to be lifted upwards.
5. When the belt tension is correct, tighten all the
motor mounting nuts from steps 1, 2 and 4 above.
SEE PAGE 23 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT.
LEVELING THE TABLE INSERT
The table insert has an innovative, built-in micro
adjustment feature to use if the insert sits too high or
too low in the table seat. If the insert is resting above
the table, turn the hex screws counter-clockwise to
lower the insert. If the insert is sitting below the table
surface, turn the hex screws clockwise to raise the
insert level with the table surface. Fig. 41.
CAUTION: Having the insert below the table surface
could cause the workpiece to get stuck on the lip of
the table seat behind the blade, stopping your cut.
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT over tension
C
D
B
FIGURE 40
FIGURE 41
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FIGURE 38
B
FIGURE 39
BELT DEFLECTION
A

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