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G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers
Adjusting V-Belts
Figure 57. Motor adjustment bolts (shown
underneath stand for clarity).
In order for your jointer to perform at its best, you
should check (and adjust if necessary) the V-belt
tension and alignment.
To adjust the V-belt tension:
1. Disconnect the jointer from the power
source!
2. Remove the stand door to gain access to the
V-belts.
3. Loosen the motor adjustment bolts shown in
Figure 57.
4. Push down on the motor with one hand and
tighten the motor adjustment bolts with the
other hand.
5. Check the V-belt tension by squeezing them
in the center, as shown in Figure 58. If you
can squeeze the V-belts more than
1
⁄2" on
both sides, using moderate pressure, then
they need to be tighter—repeat steps 3-5.
6. When the V-belt tension is correct, replace
the stand door.
Figure 56. Table gib lock nuts and setscrews.
5. Evenly tighten both gib setscrews a small
amount, then check the table by moving it up
and down. Adjust the setscrews as needed
until the friction of the table movement is bal-
anced between minimal play and ease of
movement. Note—Tighter gibs reduce play
but make it harder to adjust the tables.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 with the other table.
7. Adjust the table height of both tables before
resuming with any operations.