Woodstock STEELEX ST1000 - Manual (Page 37)

ST1000 14" Bandsaw -35-
Checking V-Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good con-
dition and operate under proper tension. The belts
should be checked for cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt
tension should be checked at least every 3 months—
more often if the bandsaw is used daily.
To check the V-belt:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Open the lower wheel cover.
3. Push the center of the V-belt. Note the amount
of deflection. If deflection is more than approxi-
mately
3 ⁄
4
" with moderate pressure from your
thumb or finger, tighten the V-belt.
4. Note the condition of the V-belt. If the V-belt is
cracked, frayed, or glazed; it should be replaced
as soon as convenient.
Figure 41. Motor mount bolts.
Motor
Hinge Bolt
Motor
Adjustment
Bolt
4. Move the body of the motor, sliding the adjust-
ment bolt to the left-hand side (facing bandsaw
front) of the adjustment slot.
5. Hold the motor in position with one hand and
tighten the motor adjustment bolt with the
other hand.
6. Push the center of the V-belt. If deflection is
approximately 3 ⁄
4
" with moderate pressure from
your thumb or finger, then the tension is cor-
rect. If the deflection is more than
3 ⁄
4
", repeat
Steps 3-6.
7. When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten the
motor hinge bolt and close the lower wheel
cover.
Tensioning V-Belt
Tools Needed: Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm ................................................................. 1
Wrench 13mm ........................................................................ 1
To tension the V-belt:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Open the lower wheel cover.
3. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure
41.