Product Description
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Milwaukee Belt Guard
Model Number: 43-54-0615
The Milwaukee 43-54-0615 Belt Guard is a genuine OEM replacement part designed for use on Milwaukee 1/2 in. Bandfile tools, including the 6101 (serial code 878D) and 6101-6 (serial codes 878E and 878F) corded 5.5 Amp Bandfiles. The belt guard, identified in Milwaukee's official parts list as the cover, is the protective shield that mounts to the bandfile housing over the drive wheel and belt path. Its job is to protect the operator from inadvertent contact with the moving abrasive belt and drive wheel, deflect ejected metal swarf, sparks, and abrasive grit away from the tool body, and shield the belt and drive wheel from incoming jobsite dust, debris, and contamination that can shorten belt life and degrade head-assembly performance. Manufactured to Milwaukee's exact factory tolerances and mounting profile, this OEM cover restores correct fitment to the bandfile housing and full guard coverage over the belt path after wear, cracking, breakage, or impact damage to the original.
Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee bandfile service parts diagram before ordering, since the 43-54-0615 covers multiple serial-code variants of the 6101 and 6101-6 bandfiles. The 43-54-0615 is the Figure 53 component on Milwaukee service bulletin 54-38-0828 and works alongside the 42-09-0250 Tension Arm (Fig 49) and 42-09-0260 1/2 in. Contact Arm Assembly (Fig 50) as part of the bandfile head assembly. Operating a bandfile without a properly installed belt guard exposes the operator to direct contact with the belt and drive wheel and is unsafe regardless of how careful the operator is, so a damaged or missing guard should be replaced before further use. When replacing the cover, it is also a good time to inspect the drive wheel (43-12-0100), tension arm, contact arm, and other head-assembly components for wear at the same time, since these parts share the same service environment and life cycle. All companion parts are sold separately. Verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering to confirm correct fitment for your specific bandfile.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement, direct factory part for the 43-54-0615 reference
- Designed for Milwaukee 1/2 in. Bandfile tools, including 6101 and 6101-6 corded 5.5 Amp Bandfiles
- Protective belt guard cover for the drive wheel and belt path
- Protects the operator from inadvertent contact with the moving abrasive belt and drive wheel
- Deflects metal swarf, sparks, and abrasive grit away from the tool body during use
- Shields the belt and drive wheel from jobsite dust, debris, and contamination
- Manufactured to Milwaukee factory tolerances and mounting profile for proper housing fitment
- Direct-fit replacement, no modification required for installation
- Restores full guard coverage and safe bandfile operation after wear, cracking, or impact damage
- Critical safety component, replacement is recommended any time the original guard is damaged or missing
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 43-54-0615
- Official Description: Cover (Belt Guard)
- Component Type: Bandfile Belt and Drive Wheel Guard Cover
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee 1/2 in. Bandfile tools
- Confirmed Compatible Models: 6101 (878D) and 6101-6 (878E, 878F) corded 5.5 Amp Bandfiles
- Service Bulletin Reference: 54-38-0828, Figure 53
- Belt Compatibility: 1/2 in. width abrasive belts
- Quantity: Sold individually, 1 cover per order
- Part Type: OEM Service Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 43-54-0615 Belt Guard Cover
- Note: Drive wheel (Milwaukee 43-12-0100) is NOT included and sold separately
- Note: Tension arm (Milwaukee 42-09-0250) and 1/2 in. contact arm assembly (Milwaukee 42-09-0260) are NOT included and sold separately
- Note: Mounting screws and hardware may be required for installation. Refer to the bandfile service parts diagram for exact hardware requirements
- Note: Abrasive belts are NOT included. Select the correct 1/2 in. belt grit and length for your application
- Note: Verify your tool's catalog number and serial number against the official Milwaukee parts diagram before ordering
