I've got a PPro 1500w 254mm portable table saw (model CLM1500TSS) and the drive belt has burnt out.

I have managed to get a new belt but can anyone explain how to replace the drive belt onto the drive wheel and the motor?

I have tried removing the drive wheel itself but there is not enough slack to pull the drive wheel back on again with the belt in place and I have already managed to lose a drive wheel key in the process!

Is there a trick to this or is there some sort of adjuster as I cant see one!

Thanks for your help.

Peter Jones, March 2008

PPro table saw CLM1500TSS - stopped working ive let it cool down but still wont start

dave, August 2015

Thanks for the helpful answers. Just bought and fitted a belt off Solent Tools.
While preparing the belt I was distracted by my daughter and it survived boiling dry!
Because it's a fiddly job I removed the top of the saw from the body, it's only 4 bolts in each corner. The internal flex is just long enough to put the body to the side.
It's worth checking the bolts holding the machine together while you have it apart. I found several loose.

Phil Price, June 2015

HEAT THE BELT IN HOT WATER FOR 15 OR 20 MINUTES TAKE IT OUT PUT IT ON THE MOTOR PULLEY GET THE BOTTOM PULLEY AND TURN IT ROUND WITH YOUR HAND WITH THE BELT ON TOP OR BOTTOM OFF PULLEY IT WILL SLIP ON

JACK TOOLBOX.NET LTD, October 2008

Did anyone change this belt or did they give up?

reg, August 2008

I too have the same saw portable table saw (model CLM1500TSS) with yet again same problem, burned out drive belt. as stated this must be a commen problem

John Evans, April 2008

belts are available from solent tools ltd tel 023 8057 8057

martin, March 2008

Hi

I can't help you unfortunately but the idea of the heating process looks good.

I've got one of the same bench saws with a burnt out belt (must be a common problem). I cant find a replacement anywhere. Can you direct me to someone who sells them and give me a part number please?

Cheers

Vince

Vince, March 2008

I managed to get help from a fitter who told me the answer is to warm the belt in hot/boiling water for 30 mins to soften the rubber. The belt will become more maliable and you will be able to slip the belt over the motor and drive wheels with a flat bladed srewdriver.

The belt will tighten itself as it cools down and dries out.

Be extremely careful when lifting the belt from hot water. Avoid scalding by using tongs or other suitable implements.

Peter Jones, March 2008