Southbend SB1022, SB1021 manual Lubrication, Upper wheel leadscrew lubrication

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C E Model SB1021/SB1022

Lubrication

The bearings on your bandsaw are factory lubricated and sealed. Leave them alone unless they need to be replaced.

When needed, brush a light coat of multi-purpose grease on the blade tension leadscrew (Figure 34).

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Grease

Figure 34. Upper wheel leadscrew lubrication.

Use multi-purpose grease and a light machine oil where in Figure 35.

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Grease

Grease

Fitting

Behind

Plate

Grease Oil

Fitting

Figure 35. System lubrication points.

If the table becomes difficult to tilt, position it so that you can brush a thin coat of multi- purpose grease on the trunnion sliding surfaces (see Figure 36), then move back-and-forth to distribute.

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Trunnion Sliding

Surfaces

Figure 36. Trunnion lubrication.

The sliding surfaces on the guide post may occasionally need to be lubricated with a light machine oil if the movement becomes stiff.

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Oil

Figure 37. Guide post lubrication.

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