How do I change a motor belt?

Procedure for Removal and Installation of Motor Drive Belt for Striebigs Models – Econom, Standard, Automat, Optisaw I, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK

1. Disconnect power to saw.

2. Rotate head to the horizontal cutting position.

3. Position and lock carriage to a comfortable working height.

4. Open belt cover (item #8).

5. Remove motor cover (item #66).

6. Loosen Allen screw and remove fan (item #67).

7. Remove the bearing plate and spring washer.

8. Punch the three right side pins (item# 111 ), out of the plunge handle assembly.

9. Remove right side handle (item #110).

10. Remove six Allen screws on the motor cover. Note: Two of the 6 Allen screws are longer. Using a marker, indicate the location of these 2 longer screw holes so they can be returned to the proper location during reassembly.

11. Pull motor field housing up and remove it from the armature (Be careful of the arbor lock tube and the 0-rings (item #9). Note: Motor cable will still be attached to field housing. Place housing on a chair or an equivalent safe substitute until belt is installed.

12. Pull the idler pulley (item #71), back to release tension from the belt. Remove the belt from the pulley.

Belt Installation: Reverse procedure.

Note: Prior to belt cover installation, rotate saw blade arbor clockwise so the belt can self center on idler.

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Striebigs are extremely reliable when maintained properly. If you experience an issue and would like to troubleshoot independently, below are a few procedures to address them.

Please note: Some procedures refer to parts that may differ slightly from your Striebig model. If you have questions, please contact Colonial Saw.

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