Grizzly G8030 - Manual (Page 18)

-16- G8030 3 H.P. Overarm Router
3. Tighten the motor mount plate bolts.
4. Check tension. If it is not correct, repeat Steps
1 to 4.
Adjusting the Belt
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
A slipping belt wastes power, causes control
problems and wears the belt out prematurely. You
should be able to deflect the belt
1 ⁄
2
" to 3 ⁄
4
" with
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:
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.
Figure 14 . Belt adjustment handle.
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 or adjust-
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
!
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire adjustment
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.