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Tightening the V-Belt
IMPORTANT:
Exact V-belt tension is essential for maximum cutting per-
formance with minimum fuel consumption. Improper V-belt
tension will result in premature wear to the V-belt and V-belt
wheel or damage to the clutch bearing.
Accurate adjustment of the V-belt tension requires the tension
gauge shown in Fig.
F.
See under “Accessories” for the order
number.
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To tighten the V-belt, turn the tightening screw
(B/4)
to the
right (clockwise) with the Allen key (1/13) included with the
Power Cut.
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Tighten the retaining nuts (K/1) with the assembly
tool
Push the hand guard (W10) towards the sprocket guard and
tighten
screw
(K/14).
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IMPORTANT:
Before tightening the V-belt, always loosen the
two retaining nuts (E/l)!
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Turn the knob (GI1 1) (Model 7000,7001) or the tightening
toggle (H/11) (Model
9500,
9501)
to
the left (counter-clock-
wise) until loose.
Push the protection hood (G/12 or H/12) all the wayto the rear
(see figure).
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Insert the tension gauge in the hole
on
the drive arm (cutter
attachment
in
central position: for Model 7000,7001 hole on
bottom, for Model
9500,9501
on top of drive arm) and press
in all the way.
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TheV-beltiscorrectlytightenedifthemarkin
theviewing hole
of
the gauge
is
at the same height as the marks on the outside
of
the gauge (see Fig.
J,
closeup).
Mounting the cutting disc
m
Inspect the disc for damage.
See
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
Page
6.
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Unscrew the Allen screw (L/15) by turning it
to
the right
(clockwise), and remove the pressure disc (L/16).
Fit the cutting disc (L/17) onto the shaft.
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CAUTION:
When using a diamond cutting disc be sure to
mount it
so
that it rotates in the proper direction!
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