Southbend SB1019 owner manual Angle Cuts, Cuts to the Right, Cuts to the Left

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1019

Angle Cuts

The headstock can be swiveled to cut angles from 0–45° to the left and 0–45° to the right for a total swing of 90°. When making cuts to the right, the vise should remain in the left position. If you need to make a cut to the left, you will have to move the vise to the right side of the machine.

Cuts to the Right

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the lock handle shown in Figure

28, then swivel the headstock to the desired angle, using the angle scale as a guide.

Swivel Lock

Handle

Angle Scale

0° Flip Stop

Figure 28. Swivel base.

3.Move the saw through its full range of motion to make sure the blade will not contact the vise during operation, then tighten the swivel lock handle.

Cuts to the Left

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Rotate the 0° flip stop out of the way, as shown in Figure 28.

3.Lift the headstock to the upmost position, then close the downfeed valve to prevent it from lowering.

4.Remove the three cap screws that secure the vise to the machine base shown in Figure 29.

Cap Screws

Base

Figure 29. Moving vise.

5.Slide the vise to the right until it stops. Replace the cap screws that were removed in Step 4 into the holes indicated in Figure 30. If needed, install the work stop on the left side of the vise.

Cap Screws

Base

Figure 30. Securing vise.

6.Move the saw through its full range of motion to make sure the blade will not contact the vise during operation, then tighten the swivel lock handle.

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