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G0641 Double Miter Saw
5. Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the two rear
motor mounting bolts (see
Figure 42).
Figure 42. Rear motor mounting bolts.
Rear Motor
Mounting Bolts
6. Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the front motor
mount hex bolt
(see Figure 43).
9. Inspect the V-belts.
— If the V-belts are excessively worn, cracked,
or damaged, replace them by rolling them
off the pulleys and installing a new matched
set.
Note: Replacing the V-belts with a matched
set of two ensures that they will transfer
power evenly and efficiently.
10. Move the motor rearward by tightening the
tensioning bolts evenly until there is approxi
-
mately
3
⁄4" deflection of the V-belts between
the pulleys when moderate pressure is
applied (see
Figure 44).
7. Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the tensioning
jam nuts and bolts
.
8. Pull the motor toward the front of the machine
to the relieve tension on the V-belts.
Figure 44. Checking for correct V-belt deflection.
11. When you are satisfied with the V-belt ten-
sion, re-tighten the tensioning jam nuts.
12. Re-tighten the motor mounting bolts.
13. Re-install the side blade guard and the saw
blade.
Note: The arbor flange MUST be installed to
ensure the blade is safely secure.
14. Re-install the inner blade guard and secure
the front guard in the lower position.
Figure 43. V-belt tensioning bolts.
Tensioning Jam Nuts & Bolts
Front Motor Mount
Hex Bolt & Nut