G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw
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Replacing Flat Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the flat belt must be in good
condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked,
frayed, or glazed.
Tools Needed Qty
Arbor Wrenches ................................................
2
Hex Wrench 4mm ..............................................
1
Phillips Head Screwdriver .................................
1
Wood Block 12" Long 4x4 ...............................
1
Wrench or Socket
14mm ................................... 1
To remove the flat belt:
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the motor all the way up, tilt it to 0°,
and open the motor cover.
3. Loosen the three motor mounting hex nuts
shown in
Figure 70 two turns and place a
4x4 block between the cabinet and bottom of
the motor
.
Figure 72. Belt cover plate and top button head
cap screws.
Button Head
Cap Screws
Belt Cover Plate
Figure 70. Motor mounting bolts.
Mounting Bolts
and Nuts
4. Lower the arbor assembly until the motor
rests on the wood block as shown in
Figure
to reduce tension on the flat belt.
Be careful
not to damage the motor, and do not force
the arbor down further when it becomes dif
-
ficult to move the handwheel.
5. Tighten the motor mounting nuts to hold the
motor in place.
6. Raise the blade all the way up and remove
the wood block, table insert, blade guard and
splitter or riving knife, arbor nut, flange, and
the saw blade.
7. Tilt the arbor to 20°.
8. Remove the upper two button head cap
screws and spacers on the belt cover plate
shown in
Figure 72.
Figure 71. Motor resting on wood block.
Wood
Block