INSTALLING A NEW BELT (FIG. X)
1. Open the lower wheel door.
2. Loosen the blade tension by turning the blade
tension lock knob (1).
3. Remove the blade from the lower blade wheel.
4. Loosen and remove the hex head bolt (2) and
flange (3) on the lower blade wheel.
5. Remove the lower blade wheel.
6. Turn the belt tension handle (4) on the rear of the
saw housing to loosen the v-belt tension.
7. Remove the v-belt (5).
8. Check the alignment of the two pulleys.
9. If the edges of the two pulleys are not aligned, see
"PULLEY ALINGMENT" in ADJUSTMENT section.
10. Place the new v-belt on the saw pulley and the
motor pulley. See OPERATION section
"CHANGING SPEED SETTINGS" on page 19 for
proper belt placement.
11. When the pulley belt is positioned properly, tighten
the v-belt tension by turning the belt tension handle.
NOTE: The pulley belt is properly tensioned when
there is a 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) deflection if pressed in
the center of the pulleys.
12. Replace the blade wheel. Push the wheel in firmly
until it is touching the saw pulley. Replace and
tighten the flange and nut.
13. Reinstall the blade. (See INSTALLING BLADES
Section on page 13)
14. Adjust the blade tension, tracking, the upper and
lower blade guides and bearings before operating
the band saw.
WARNING
!
To avoid injury, the blade tension, tracking, and upper and
lower guides and bearings must be properly adjusted
before operating the band saw.
(See ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS section)
Fig. X
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240 V OPERATION - CHANGING WIRES (FIG. Y, Z)
WARNING
!
To avoid injury, disconnect the motor from power
source outlet before reconnecting the wire.
The band saw provided a dual voltage, 120 V and 240 V,
motor. To operate the band saw at 240 V, single phase,
please reconnect the motor wires.
1. Remove the screw (1) and wire cover (2).
Fig. Y
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2. Reconnect the motor wires and power wires as
shown in the wiring diagram.
Fig. Z
MOTOR
120 V
CAUTION
!
A qualified electrician should do the conversion, or the
machine can be taken to an Authorized Service Center.
When completed, the machine must conform to the Na-
tional Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances.
The machine is converted by re-wiring the motor
for 240 volts, installing a 240 volt plug on the power
supply cord and replacing the switch with one that is
rated for 240 volt operation.
Be sure the 240 volt plug is only used in an outlet plug.
No adapter should be used with the 240 volt plug.
In all cases, make certain that the receptacle in question
is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a quali-
fied electrician check the receptacle.
NOTE: The 240 volt plug is not supplied with this
product. Please check with a qualified electrician for the
correct plug.
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MOTOR
240 V
WIRING DIAGRAM