I have owned this model for several years. The only difficulties I have had is a need to watch and make minor adjustments on the travel of the belt during use, and the absence of a dust collection port.
br / I replaced the screws and nuts on the belt guard with thumb screws to facilitate removal of the guard prior to replacement of the belt.
br / Maybe not the best piece of machinery due to the type of bearing used, but quite satisfactory for periodic use.