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G0656 8" Jointer with Built-In Mobile Base
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V-Belts
V-belt removal and replacement involves remov-
ing the V-belt, rolling it off of the pulleys, replacing
it with a new belt, then retensioning it.
Consider replacing the stock belt with Power
Twist V-belts (see Page 27) to reduce vibration
and noise, and increase belt lifespan.
To adjust/replace the V-belt:
1. DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER
SOURCE!
2. Remove the rear access panel.
3. Using a 13mm wrench, loosen the motor
bracket fasteners shown in
Figure 49, raise
the motor to remove the V-belt tension. It may
help to use a 2x4 to lift the motor.
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth—this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain
on bare metal surfaces. Treat all unpainted cast
iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant after
cleaning. We recommend products like SLIPIT
®
,
G96
®
Gun Treatment, or Boeshield
®
T-9 (see
Page
28 for more details).
Cleaning
Note: DO NOT completely remove the motor
mount bolts.
Figure 49. Motor bracket fasteners (black
arrows); motor mount fasteners (white arrows).
4. Remove the V-belt and replace it with a new
one.
5. Lower the motor and adjust the V-belt ten-
sion as needed so there is approximately
1
⁄4"
deflection when the V-belts are pushed with
moderate pressure as shown in
Figure 50.
Note: After the first 16 hours of belt life,
retension the belts, as they will stretch and
seat during this time.
Figure 50. Checking V-belt tension.
1
⁄4"
6. Tighten the motor bracket fasteners and
replace the rear access panel.
Fence: Place one or two drops of light machine oil
on the fence pivot points (Figure 48) as needed.
Figure 48. Fence lubrication locations.