Southbend SB1019 owner manual Blade Selection section beginning on

Page 38

Model SB1019

TROUBLESHOOTI NG

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

!

Motor stalls

1.

Too much pressure when feeding

1.

Reduce pressure when feeding workpiece.

or slows when

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

operating.

2.

Workpiece is warped and binding

2.

Fabricate a jig for better workpiece control.

 

 

 

blade.

 

 

 

 

3.

Blade is dull, wanders, and gets

3.

Replace blade, adjust guides and tracking.

 

 

pinched in the cut.

 

 

 

 

4.

Blade is loose.

4.

Clean wheels and increase blade tension.

 

5.

Blade is loading up.

5.

Install a blade with more suitable TPI or different

 

 

 

 

style of teeth.

6.Blade is not correct for material 6. Use the correct blade for the operation. Refer to

being cut.

Blade Selection section beginning on Page 21.

7. Motor overheated.

7. Let cool, clean motor, and reduce workload.

8.Motor wired incorrectly.8. Review wiring diagram on motor cover; correct wire connections.

 

9.

Motor at fault.

9.

Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair

 

 

 

 

or replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workpiece angle

1.

Scale not calibrated or loose vise.

1.

Zero fence to blade and realign scale. Tighten any

incorrect or out of

 

 

 

loose fasteners.

square.

2.

Table guide post is loose or out of

2.

Tighten any loose hardware or lock levers. Align the

 

 

 

alignment.

 

guide post (see Page 39).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade tracks

1.

Blade tension is too loose.

1.

Increase blade tension (Page 25).

incorrectly, slips on

2.

Incorrect blade for bandsaw.

2.

Install correct blade for machine (Page 24).

wheels, or comes

3.

Feed rate is too fast.

3.

Reduce feed rate, or decrease blade TPI.

off wheels.

 

4.

Blade guides need adjustment.

4.

Adjust blade guides (Page 30).

 

5.

Blade is not tracking correctly.

5.

Adjust blade tracking (Page 38).

 

6.

Blade is bell-mouthed.

6.

Install new blade, and regularly remove tension

 

 

 

 

from blade when not in use.

7.Blade is dull, wanders, and gets 7. Replace blade, re-secure the workpiece from

pinched in the cut.

shifting.

8. Wheels are loaded with metal

8. Clean wheels.

shavings.

 

9.The blade has insufficient support. 9. Tighten the blade guide as close to the workpiece as

possible.

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Contents METAL-CUTTING Bandsaw Scope of Manual UpdatesCustomer Service Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Capabilities FeaturesAbout This Machine 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 RequirementsExtension Cords UnpackingInventory Basic steps for removing rust preventative Cleaning & ProtectingBefore cleaning, gather the following Location Leveling Lifting & MovingLeveling & Mounting Bolting to Concrete Floors Machine MountsMachine Setup To set up the machinePower Connection Installing stop rodTo test run your machine Inspections AdjustmentsTest Run 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 Left Angle CutsCuts to the Right Workpiece Holding To adjust the blade guideBlade Guide Vise Quick ReleaseTo use the cutting fluid system Cutting FluidCutting 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
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