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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the Belt
All die-cut metal parts have a sharp edge
(called "flashing") on them after they are
formed. This is removed at the factory.
Sometimes, though, a bit of flashing might
escape inspection. Please examine the
edges of all die-cut metal parts before han-
dling them. Serious injury may occur.
!
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance,
assembly
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire adjustment
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
A slipping belt wastes power, causes control
problems and wears the belt out prematurely. You
should be able to deflect the belt
moderate finger pressure. The belt will slip if too
loose and squeal or cause vibration if too tight.
If the belt is too loose, or too tight:
-16-
or
adjust-
Keep
loose
clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
1
3
⁄
" to
⁄
2
1. Loosen the bolts around the motor base as
shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13. Loosening motor mount bolts.
2. Locate the handle on the motor base, and use
it to pull the belt tight. A backwards pull tight-
ens the belt as shown in Figure 14.
3. Tighten the motor mount plate bolts.
" with
4
4. Check tension. If it is not correct, repeat Steps
1 to 4.
Figure 14. Belt adjustment handle.
G8030 3 H.P. Overarm Router
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