Southbend SB1022, SB1021 manual ⁄16

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

O P E R A T I O N

Model SB1021/SB1022

Blade Support

Cap Screw

!

Blade Guide

Bracket Cap

Screw

Figure 19. Lower blade guides and bracket.

5.Position the blade guides so that they are approximately 116" behind the tooth gullets (see Figure 20), then re-tighten the blade guide bracket cap screw.

Blade Guide

116"

Figure 20. Blade guides positioned approximately 116"

behind tooth gullets.

6.Slide the blade support (see Figure 21) up to, but not touching, the back of the blade, then re-tighten the blade support cap screw.

Blade Guide Cap

!

Screws

Blade

Support

Figure 21. Blade guide assembly (upper assembly

shown without blade for clarity).

Note: The blade guides must be adjusted far enough back so that they are behind the tooth gullets when the blade is deflected back against the blade support.

7.Use a 3mm hex wrench to loosen the button head cap screws that secure the upper blade guard, to allow access to the blade support cap screw in the next step.

8.Use a 5mm hex wrench to loosen the blade guide cap screws (see Figure 21).

9.Fold a crisp dollar bill in half and place it over the blade (between the blade guides and the blade), as shown in Figure 22.

!

Dollar on Both

Sides of Blade

Figure 22. Using a dollar bill to set blade guide spacing (blade guide cover removed for clarity).

10.Lightly pinch the dollar bill against the blade with the blade guides, re-position the air nozzle if necessary, then re-tighten the blade guide cap screws.

Note: The goal is to position the blade guides as close as possible to the blade without touching it.

11.Secure the upper blade guide, then re-install the lower blade guard cover.

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Contents Metal Cutting Bandsaw Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Capabilities FeaturesAbout This Machine Oper ation IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsCutting Capacity 220V, 3-Phase Wheel Bearings Shielded and Permanently Lubricated Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety Unpacking Preparation OverviewThings Youll Need Basic steps for removing rust preventative Cleaning & ProtectingBefore cleaning, gather the following Location Leveling Lifting & MovingLeveling & Mounting Inspections Adjustments AssemblyInitial Lubrication Bolting to Concrete FloorsSB1021 110V Prewired Power Source Power ConnectionSB1021 220V Power Source SB1022 220V 3-Phase Power SourceTo test run your machine Test RunOperation Overview Variable speed handwheel ControlsBlade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPIBlade Tensioning Blade ChangesTo replace the blade To correctly tension the bladeBlade Care & Break-In Blade BreakageBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Blade Speed ChartTo properly adjust the upper and lower blade guides Adjusting Blade GuidesPositioning Guide Post To properly position the guide post⁄16 Blade Welding Tilting TableTo tilt the table left or right To tilt the table forward or backwardAbove 3⁄8 Blade ⁄4-3⁄8 Blade Correct Not Correct Correct Not Correct Cut and reweld Dressing Grinding Wheel Maintenance ScheduleCleaning Upper wheel leadscrew lubrication LubricationDressing Rubber Tires BeltsTo check/tension/replace the V-belts To redress the rubber tiresBlade Tracking To adjust the upper wheel for blade trackingTable Calibration To calibrate the table to zeroTo align the guide post Guide Post AlignmentPinion Gear Backlash To adjust the lead screw collars to reduce backlashLeadscrew End Play To reduce the pinion gear backlashSymptom Possible Cause Possible Solution TroubleshootingBlade Selection section beginning on Dull blade missing teeth Replace blade Troubleshooting Electrical Safety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEY Wiring OverviewWelding Unit SB1021/2 Control Panel & Welding UnitElectrical Panel SB1021 110V Electrical Panel, Motor & CordSB1021 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord SB1022 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord Electrical Component Pictures Welding Panel Power TransformerLower Frame Lower Frame Parts List Drive System PCAP40M Drive System Parts ListUpper Frame Upper Frame Parts List Table & Tensioning System Table & Tensioning System Parts List Cabinet Door Electrical CabinetWelder Welder & Control Panel Breakdown PSBLABEL13VS Door Injury Hazard Label Machine LabelsWarranty #TRCRBLTSJB12079