Changing The Drive Belt - Craftsman Professional 351.224010 Operator's Manual

CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT
• Release the saw blade tension by turning the blade
tension knob on the top of band saw counterclockwise.
• Released the belt tension by using the crank handle.
• Using C-clip pliers (not provided) remove the retain-
ing ring from the center of the lower wheel.
• Carefully slide the lower wheel forward and at the
same time release the saw blade from this wheel.
• Remove the old drive belt and fit the new belt.
(ensure ribs in drive belt are seated correctly before
reassembling and tensioning the drive belt).
• Follow procedures for CHANGING AND ADJUSTING
THE SAW BLADE & TRACKING THE SAW BLADE,
before restoring power to the band saw and setting
up for use.
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