Adjustments, Fig. 23, Fig. 24 fig. 25 – RIKON Power Tools 23-400H User Manual

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ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS

The cutterhead drive belt and the feedgear drive belt

need to be checked periodically and retightened if neces-

sary. Belts will stretch with use, especially when they are

new and are breaking in. Both drive belts are located

behind the machine's side panel. FIG. 23, A & B.

CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT

Make sure that the planer/jointer's switch is turned off,

and the plug is disconnected from the power source.

2. Remove the Speed Control Knob (#155, FIG. 23, B)

3. Take off the the left side panel (#4, FIG. 23, A) by

loosening the six hex head screws (#3) that secure the

panel to the cabinet, and also lift up the cutterhead cover

(#13) to reveal the motor, pulleys and belts.

4. Check the drive belt tension with finger/thumb pres-

sure. The drive belt should not deflect more than 3/8" to

1/2" in the center. FIG. 24.

TENSIONING THE DRIVE BELTS

5. Check the

Cutterhead Drive Belt (#145, FIG. 25, A)

tension with thumb pressure. The drive belt should not

give more than 3/8" to 1/2" in the center.

6. From outside, rear of the machine, loosen the four

Nuts (#144, B ) that secure the motor in place. Lift the

motor to slacken the tension on the drive belt, or move it

down to increase the belt tension.

7. When the belt tension is correct, tighten the motor

mounting nuts that were done in step 4.

8. The

Feed Roller Belt (#152, C) is automatically

tensioned with the wheel bracket Spring (#184, D) and

requires no adjustments.

9. The

Feed Roller Chain (#140, E) is factory set and

should not require any setting changes. However, to

increase or decrease the chain overlap, the Bearing with

Sleeve (#228, F) can be adjusted in or out with the

Carriage Bolt & Nut (#131, 135).

NOTE: While the side panel and cutterhead cover are

open, remove any chips and dust that may have accumu-

lated with a dust collector or brush.

CAUTION: Keep your hands clear of the sharp knives.

FIG. 23

THE PLANER MUST NOT BE

PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE
IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
COMPLETE.

FIG. 24

FIG. 25

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