5. MACHINE MAINTAINESS
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II. REPLACING THE SAW SPINDLE BELTS
1. Set the saw unit 45∘tilted by turning the wheel.
2. Open rear door
3. Loosen knob B(Fig. 5-3.2)
4. Lift lever C (Fig. 5-3.2) of belt stretcher to the left, then the belts are slack and
can be replaced.
5. Set the belts in the proper places
6. Move lever C (F
ig. 5-3.2) of belt stretcher to initial position (which is totally down
at the right) to stretch the belts.
7. Tighten knob B(Fig. 5-3.2), and close the rear door"
Note: Never replace the two belts separately. Replace belts in pair instead of
only one belt is necessary.
III. BELT STRETCHING
It is normal that belts get slack after long term operation and working period. When
it is slack, the time required to stop the saw blade will be increased. So periodically
check this part is necessary.
B
Figure 5-3.1
C