RIKON Power Tools 10-305 - Manual (Page 13)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHANGING THE MOTOR DRIVE BELT
(Refer to parts diagram on page 16)
Before changing the belt, make sure that the bandsaw is unplugged from the power source.
Release the saw blade tension from the drive belt by turning the tension knob (Part #16) counter
clockwise on top of the saw.
Release the drive belt tension by loosening the Hex. Socket Head Cap Screw M8x30 (Part #125) on
the motor located at the rear of the saw.
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Remove the lower wheel (Wheel Assembly, Part #138) by removing the retaining ring (Part #140) in
the middle of the wheel’s hub. Carefully slide the lower wheel off of the lower wheel shaft, and at the
same time remove the saw blade from this wheel.
Remove the old drive belt from the wheel’s pulley, and install the new belt. Make sure that the ribs in
the drive belt are seated correctly in the pulley before reassembling and tensioning the drive belt.
Reverse the procedure to re-assemble the saw parts. Tension the drive belt until there is 3/8” to 1/2”
of deflection.
CHANGING BANDSAW TIRES
Use a putty knife to get underneath the tire and pull it up and away from the wheel. Work the putty
knife all the way around the wheel to loosen the tire. Then, use the putty knife as leverage to flip the
tire over and off of the wheel. Clean the inside of the groove, removing any dirt, debris or cement with
lacquer thinner.
Soak the replacement tire in warm water to make it more flexible. Dry the tire, and while it is still
warm, lay it on top of the wheel. Start by setting the tire into the wheel groove at the top of the wheel.
Using a putty knife, work the new tire around the wheel, making sure not to slice the tire. If rubber
cement is to be used as a binder, make sure to distribute it evenly. Having high spots between the
wheel and the tire will cause a vibration and effect blade tracking.