Southbend SB1019 owner manual Downfeed Rate, Downfeed Pressure

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Model SB1019

O P E R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Downfeed Rate

Start and stop downfeed with the downfeed valve. The downfeed rate is adjusted by turning the downfeed rate adjust knob (Figure 26). Turning the knob clockwise decreases the downfeed rate and turning the knob counterclockwise increases the downfeed rate.

Downfeed Rate

Adjust Knob

Downfeed

Valve

Figure 26. Downfeed pressure adjustment.

Downfeed Pressure

The downfeed pressure is controlled by the spring shown in Figure 27.

To decrease downfeed pressure, turn the hex nut clockwise to increase spring tension.

To increase downfeed pressure, turn the hex nut counterclockwise to release spring tension.

Hex Nut

Spring

Figure 27. Downfeed rate adjustment.

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