Southbend SB1019 owner manual Description of Controls & Components

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Model SB1019

O P E R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Description of Controls & Components

Refer to Figure 14 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components used to operate this machine.

A.Blade Tension Knob: Adjusts the position of the upper blade wheel to apply or release blade tension.

B.Guide Post Knob: Locks the guide post in the position set by the operator.

C.ON/OFF Switch: Turns the saw motor ON & OFF.

D.Speed Selector: Selects one of three blade speeds.

E.Downfeed Rate Adjust Knob: Controls the speed at which the blade lowers into the workpiece.

F.Downfeed Valve: Controls the starting and stopping of the headstock downfeed.

G.Downfeed Stop Bolt: Adjusts to determine the absolute bottom limit of blade travel.

H.Headstock 0° Flip Stop: Provides an optional stop for square cuts.

I.Headstock 45° Stops: Provide stops at 45° to the left and right for angle cuts.

J.Vise Jaw Handwheel: Controls the vise jaw movement.

K.Vise Jaw Quick Release Lever: Quickly opens and closes the vise jaw approximately

116" for repetitive repositioning/clamping in a production setting.

L.Headstock Lock Lever: Locks the headstock at the position set by the operator.

M.Work Stop: Provides an adjustable stop for cutting multiple workpieces at the same length.

 

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Contents METAL-CUTTING Bandsaw Scope of Manual UpdatesCustomer Service Manual FeedbackTable of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities Identification ON/OFFMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsOther Basic Machine Safety Understanding Risks of MachineryF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Availability Power Supply RequirementsThings Youll Need Full-Load Current RatingCircuit Requirements for For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Information Grounding RequirementsInventory UnpackingExtension Cords Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Leveling & Mounting Lifting & MovingLeveling Bolting to Concrete Floors Machine MountsMachine Setup To set up the machinePower Connection Installing stop rodTest Run Inspections AdjustmentsTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade Length Blade SelectionBlade Terminology Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Changes To change the bladeTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Blade TensionBlade Breakage Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Care Blade Care & Break-InBlade Speed Blade Break-InBlade Speed Chart Chip Inspection ChartDownfeed Rate Downfeed PressureCuts to the Right Angle CutsCuts to the Left Workpiece Holding To adjust the blade guideBlade Guide Vise Quick ReleaseCutting Fluid System Cutting FluidTo use the cutting fluid system Operation Tips Coolant control valveCleaning LubricationMachine Storage GearboxTroubleshooti NG Blade Selection section beginning on Troubleshooti NG To adjust the blade tracking Blade TrackingBlade Guide Bearings Squaring the BladeAdjusting Angle Stops To adjust the angle stopsElectricalL CTRICALSafety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEY220V Conversion To convert the Model SB1019 toWiring Diagram 110 VACWiring Component Locations Limit switch and coolant pump locationsCabinet & Base Cabinet & Base Parts List DescriptionMotor & Head Motor & Head Parts List Blade Guide Assemblies Coolant Nozzle BracketGearbox Gearbox Parts List Machine Labels R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com