Installing Belt Guard - RIDGID TS2424 Owner's Manual

7. Put your hand around the belt half way between the
two pulleys and squeeze belt until two sides of belt
touch. The motor should move freely as you squeeze
the belt. If motor does not move freely, belt tension
must be readjusted.

Installing Belt Guard

1. From the bag labeled "Miscellaneous" remove the fol-
lowing hardware:
4 Hex Nuts, 10-32
8 Flat Washers, 13/64 x 3/8 x 1/32.
From among the loose parts find the following:
1 Belt Guard
2. Lower blade all the way down and remove the motor
belt.
3. Install one flat washer onto each of the four motor
studs.
4. Open the hinged belt guard by pressing down on the
tab lock as shown.
5. Position the guard so the large hole fits around the
pulley. Insert the motor studs through the four small
holes as shown.
6. Attach another washer and one nut to each motor
stud as shown and tighten securely.
7. Reposition the belt on the motor and arbor pulley.
8. Close the hinged cover securely until the tab snaps
and locks the cover closed.
9. Check the belt clearances on the guard by raising the
blade to full height using the elevation handwheel.
10. Check motor clearances by rotating the bevel hand-
wheel located on the right side until the indicator is
set at 45°.
10-32 Hex Nut
13/64 I.D.
Flat Washer
Motor
Stud
Flat
Belt
Washer
Guard
33
Press Down on Tab
Lock To Open
Belt Guard
Flat
Hex Nut
Washer