Instructions For Changing V-Belts
On
Whirlwind Model
216
Cut-Off Saw
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CUT
OFF
ELECTRICITY AND LOCK-OUT DISCONNECT BEFORE WORKING
ON
SAW.
1. Loosen four bolts which mount the motor
to
the table top and slide the motor forward.
2. Remove clevis (1000-47) from yoke (1000-4).
3. Slide V-belts around yoke
to
opposite side of motor.
4.
Remove two bolts which mount the left hand bearing hanger (1000-3) to the table top.
Note:
On
a right hand saw, remove right hand bearing hanger bolts.
5. Loosen two bolts which mount the right hand bearing hanger.
Note:
On
a right hand saw, loosen left hand bearing hanger bolts.
6.
Swing left hand bearing hanger down and remove V-belts.
7. Install new V-belts and reassemble. If desired, an extra set
of
V-belts can be looped around
the yoke
and
tied out of the way. This will make the next belt change much easier.
7. Pulleys must be parallel within 1/32
of
an inch.
9. V-belt tightness should
be
5/32 inch deflection with three (3) pounds
of
pressure.
10.
Note: Improper alignment or tension will result
in
excessive wear
on
V-belts
or
bearings.
Suggested Maintenance:
1. Check filter, regulator, coalescing filter daily for moisture in bowl.
2. Lubricate moving parts with lubricating oil.
3.
Check V-belts and tighten if necessary. (See item 9 above
.)
4.
Keep
inside of machine free
of
excessive sawdust. Special attention should be given
to
keeping magnetic switch box and palm button manifold clean.
5.
Keep
saw blades properly sharpened. Carbide tipped blades are highly recommended. These
blades may be purchased directly from Whirlwind Inc.
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