For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 | O P E R A T I O N | Model SB1040/SB1041 |
Controls
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A.Motor Light: Lights when the ON button is pressed and there is power to the machine.
B.ON Button: Turns the main motor ON.
C. OFF Button: Turns the main motor OFF.
D.Clamping Pressure Dial: Sets the correct amount of pressure for pressing the ends of the blades against each other when welding.
E.Welding Clamp: Holds a segment of the bandsaw blade to be welded.
F.Lock Lever: Secures bandsaw blade for welding operations when rotated up.
G.Grinder Switch: Turns grinder ON/OFF.
H.Shear Lever: Cuts the bandsaw blade.
I.Welding Button: Activates the process of fusing the two blades together.
J.Annealing Button: Heats up the blade joint, then allows it to cool in a gradual manner to establish weld strength.
K.Blade Speed Display: Displays the current blade speed in Feet Per Minute (FPM).
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Figure 10. Front controls.
L.Welder's Lamp Switch: Illuminates welding station when turned ON.
M.Variable Speed Handwheel: Adjusts blade speed from 88 to 384 FPM.
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Figure 11. Variable speed handwheel.
N.Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases or decreases blade tension when rotated.
O.Guide Post Elevation Knob: Raises or lowers the guide post and upper blade guide assembly.
P.Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures the guide post and upper blade guide assembly in position.
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