Harbor Freight Tools 93212 - Manual (Page 25)

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Maintenance and
serVicing
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
to PreVent
serious inJurY
FroM accidentaL
oPeration:
turn the Power switch of the tool
to its “oFF” position and unplug
the tool from its electrical outlet
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
to PreVent serious inJurY
FroM tooL FaiLure:
do not use damaged equipment.
if abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BeFore each use, 1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check for
loose hardware, misalignment or binding
of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
aFter use,
2. wipe external surfaces of
the tool with clean cloth.
3. Warning! if the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualified service
technician.
Belt inspection and tensioning
Remove belt cover, if equipped. 1.
Examine belt for cracks, tears in the 2.
backing, or other damage. Replace belt
if damaged according to steps below:
Loosen the motor mounting bolts and a.
slide the motor towards the other pulley
as far as possible.
Slide the old belt off of the smallest
b.
pulley first, then remove it.
Put the new belt around the larger
c.
pulley first, then around the smaller
pulley.
Move the motor away from the other
d.
pulley until it is properly tensioned
according to the directions below.
Tighten the motor mounting bolts.
Check and adjust belt tension according 3.
to the steps below:
Deflection
distance
Press on the center of the longest a.
span on the belt with moderate finger
pressure. Then measure the deflection
distance, the distance that the belt
moved. The belt should deflect about
1/4”.
If the belt deflects too much,
b. tighten
belt by loosening the motor mounting
bolts and moving the motor away from
the other pulley slightly. Secure motor
mounting bolts and retest tension. If the
belt is too long to be properly tensioned,
it must be replaced.
If the belt deflects too little,
c. loosen
belt by loosening the motor mounting
reV 10b