Hello group,
I proudly set-up my recently acquired jointer (Kity 16", 5.5HP) in my
basement. To get it down the staircase, I had to take it to pieces. Also
the motor had to go out.
Everything is back to work now but:
When turning on the machine, for about a short second, a squeaking noise
is produced by the machine. Further investigation shows that the main
drive V-belt is skidding on the smaller pulley until the main shaft is
at full speed.
Most probably, I got some grease on the belt when putting together the
machine. Already cleaned it up with methylated spirit; âlittle help.
Tension of the belt seems to be o.k.
Iâm afraid to wear the belt pretty soon. What should I do? Further clean
it, put some âbelt sprayâ on it (seen on the internet, no clue whatâs in
there)?
Any recommendations?
TIA Matthias
Use the "Power twist link belt". I have it on both my ts and jointer. Works
great, took away vibration, etc. Earlier post by Woodie gives this for
review:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/
Check out the thread, posted 7/28/2006
"Matthias Muehe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello group,
>
> I proudly set-up my recently acquired jointer (Kity 16", 5.5HP) in my
> basement. To get it down the staircase, I had to take it to pieces. Also
> the motor had to go out.
> Everything is back to work now but:
> When turning on the machine, for about a short second, a squeaking noise
> is produced by the machine. Further investigation shows that the main
> drive V-belt is skidding on the smaller pulley until the main shaft is at
> full speed.
> Most probably, I got some grease on the belt when putting together the
> machine. Already cleaned it up with methylated spirit; -little help.
> Tension of the belt seems to be o.k.
> I'm afraid to wear the belt pretty soon. What should I do? Further clean
> it, put some "belt spray" on it (seen on the internet, no clue what's in
> there)?
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> TIA Matthias
"Matthias Muehe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello group,
>
> I proudly set-up my recently acquired jointer (Kity 16", 5.5HP) in my
> basement. To get it down the staircase, I had to take it to pieces. Also
> the motor had to go out.
> Everything is back to work now but:
> When turning on the machine, for about a short second, a squeaking noise
> is produced by the machine. Further investigation shows that the main
> drive V-belt is skidding on the smaller pulley until the main shaft is at
> full speed.
> Most probably, I got some grease on the belt when putting together the
> machine. Already cleaned it up with methylated spirit; -little help.
> Tension of the belt seems to be o.k.
> I'm afraid to wear the belt pretty soon. What should I do? Further clean
> it, put some "belt spray" on it (seen on the internet, no clue what's in
> there)?
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> TIA Matthias
TIGHTEN the belt.