Woodstock SHOP FOX M1014 - Manual (Page 20)

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M1014 7" x 12" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT investigate problems or
adjust the bandsaw while it is run-
ning. Wait until the machine is turned
off, unplugged and all working parts
have come to a complete stop before
proceeding!
Belt Tension
During the life of your bandsaw, you will find it
necessary to change the location of the belt so the saw
blade can cut at a different speed. To change the belt
location you must use the belt adjustment mechanism to
move the motor, which loosens or tightens the belt.
To adjust the belt, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW POWER CORD!
2. Open the pulley cover and determine if the belt
must be loosened or tightened. The belt should only
have 1/4" of deflection when the belt is pressed in
the middle.
3. Use a 12mm wrench and loosen the two slide bolts
and both jack-bolt and jam nuts shown in Figure 27.
• If the belt needs to be tightened, turn the lower
jack bolt counterclockwise until only a few
threads are holding the bolt in place, and then
turn the upper jack bolt clockwise until the belt
has 1/4" of deflection.
• If the belt needs to be loosened, turn the upper
jack bolt counterclockwise until only a few
threads are holding the bolt in place, and then
turn the lower jack bolt clockwise until the belt
has 1/4" of deflection.
4. Tighten both jam nuts and both slide bolts.
5. Close the pulley cover.
Figure 27. Belt adjustment mechanism.
Upper Jack
Bolt and
Jam Nut
Slide Bolts
Lower Jack
Bolt and
Jam Nut