Use and Care Manual

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Model G1014Z/G1014ZX (Mfd. Since 07/17)
V-Belt Tension &
Replacement
The V-belt is pre-installed and tensioned at the
factory. However, we recommend you verify this
setting and also check the V-belt tension after the
first 16 hours of operation, during which the belt
will stretch and seat.
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm ............................................... 1
Wrench 12mm .................................................... 1
Tensioning V-Belt
1. DISCONNECT SANDER FROM POWER!
2. Remove the work table assembly from the
sanding disc, then open the pulley cover.
3. While looking through the access hole on
the side of the pulley cover (see Figure 27
on Page 23), rotate the cast iron plate and
loosen each of the set screws that secure the
plate to the drive shaft.
4. Remove the cast iron plate to expose the
V-belt.
5. Push the center of the V-belt with your finger
to check belt tension. The belt is correctly
tensioned when there is approximately
1
⁄4"
deflection when it is pushed with moderate
pressure, as shown in Figure 84.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 84. Checking belt tension.
1
⁄4"
—If there is approximately
1
⁄4" deflection, no
adjustments are necessary. Go to Step 9.
—If there is more or less than that
1
⁄4" deflec-
tion when you push the V-belt with moder-
ate pressure, follow Steps 6-7.
6. Loosen the four hex bolts that secure the
motor to the base, as shown in Figures
85–86, then slide the motor toward the back
of the sander to reduce belt tension or slide
it toward the front of the sander to increase
tension.
7. Tighten the four hex bolts to secure the
motor.
8. Repeat Step 5 and re-adjust the V-belt ten-
sion if necessary.
9. Re-install the cast iron plate onto the drive
shaft and secure with the set screws, close
and secure the pulley cover, then re-install
the work table.
Figure 85. Rear motor mounting bolts.
Figure 86. Front motor mounting bolts.
Hex Bolts
Hex Bolts