Link belt whine

[mshel]

I put a link belt on my new jointer this afternoon and although it runs very smoothly (startup, shutdown), the noise level just about doubled. It has a high pitched whine when running. I loosened the belt some but the noise still remains. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong. I can always go back to the regular belt but thought the link belt would be an upgrade. Thoughts?????

MIke

 

[RandyJ]

I'm certainly no expert, but if it sounds like wind noise, try turning the belt around so the tabs don't catch so much air as it spins????