Belt Tension Adjustment; Brake Belt Adjustment - Sharp 16 Series Manual

7-5 Belt Tension Adjustment

After long use, the belt will stretch and require periodic tension adjustment.
1. Take off the cover on the left back side of the lathe.
2. Loosen adjusting nut ○
and lower down the suitable height until the desired
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belt tension is achieved.
3. After adjustment, be sure to tighten the adjusting nut securely.
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7-6 Brake Belt Adjustment

If the brake belt is worn out and cause the brake band tool loosen, it is time to
adjust the nut ○
of the brake band. Remove the side rear cover, loosen the nuts on
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the top firstly and tighten the nuts on the bottom to the appropriate height. Then
tighten the nuts on the top to complete the adjustment. After adjustment, replace the
side rear cover.
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Fig.7-6
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