Southbend SB1041, SB1040 owner manual Positioning Guide Post, Adjusting Blade Guides

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Model SB1040/SB1041

O P E R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Positioning Guide Post

The guide post assembly is used for two purposes: 1) To properly position the blade guard to protect the operator from the exposed blade between the workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and 2) to position the upper blade guides close to the workpiece for maximum blade support.

To properly position the guide post:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Hold the guide post knob with one hand and loosen the guide post lock knob with the other (see Figure 21).

Guide Post Lock Knob	!

Guide Post

Knob

Guide Post

Figure 21. Guide post assembly.

3.Position the bottom of the upper blade guides approximately 1⁄8"–1⁄4" above the workpiece, then re-tighten the lock knob to secure the setting.

All saw blades are dangerous and may cause personal injury. To reduce the risk of being injured, wear leather gloves when handling saw blades.

Adjusting Blade

Guides

The blade guides provide side-to-side and rear support to keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides and the rear support have tungsten steel facing to reduce wear on the guides. Properly adjusted blade guides are essential to making accurate cuts.

If the blade guides rub the blade at either the top or bottom of the blade, follow the guide post alignment procedure on Page 42 for adjusting the guide post parallel with the blade.

To properly adjust the upper and lower blade guides:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Make sure the bandsaw blade is properly tensioned (refer to Page 27) and the guide post is locked.

3.Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the flange screws that secure the lower blade guide cover, then remove the cover to access the cap screws in the next step.

4.Use a 5mm hex wrench to loosen the cap screws that secure the blade guide bracket and blade support (see Figures 22–23).

Blade Guide Bracket

Cap Screw

!	Blade Support
	Cap Screw

Figure 22. Upper blade guides and bracket.

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Contents Metal Cutting Bandsaw Updates Customer ServiceScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Service Capabilities FeaturesAbout This Machine Identiﬁcation FPMMachine Speciﬁcations 012 3345-4&6@1% !1 +++ 012 34-4&6 5C= Basic Machine Safety Understanding Risks of MachineryF E T Y Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety Preparation Overview Things Youll NeedPower Supply Requirements AvailabilityFull-Load Current Rating Circuit InformationFor 110V Connection SB1040 Prewired For 220V 1-Phase Connection SB1040For 220V 3-Phase Connection SB1041 SB1041 Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords UnpackingInventory Basic steps for removing rust preventative Cleaning & ProtectingBefore cleaning, gather the following Location Bolting to Concrete Floors Lifting & MovingSecuring to Floor Machine Mounts AssemblyInitial Lubrication Power Connection Correcting Phase Polarity SB1041 OnlyTo correct the polarity of a power source connection 220V Conversion for SB1040To test run your machine Inspections AdjustmentsTest Run Operation Overview Grinder Switch Turns grinder ON/OFF ControlsBlade Selection Blade LengthBlade Terminology Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Changes Blade TensionTo replace the blade To correctly tension the bladeBlade Breakage Blade Care & Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InBlade Speed Chart Chip Inspection ChartAdjusting Blade Guides To properly adjust the upper and lower blade guidesPositioning Guide Post To properly position the guide postLower blade guides and bracket Tilting Table Blade WeldingTo 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 Circle Cutting Jig To use the circle cutting jigDressing Grinding Wheel Maintenance ScheduleCleaning Lubrication Upper wheel leadscrew lubricationBelts Dressing Rubber TiresSprocket Drive Belt Air Pump BeltMachine Storage To adjust the upper wheel for blade tracking Blade TrackingTable Calibration To calibrate the table to zeroGuide Post Alignment To align the guide postTo adjust the leadscrew collars to reduce backlash Bevel Gear BacklashLeadscrew End Play To reduce the bevel gear backlashTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionPolarity on TR O U B L E S H O OTI N G Dull blade missing teeth Replace blade Electrical Safety Instructions Wiring Overview Wiring Diagram Color KEYSB1040/SB1041 Control Panel/Welding Unit WELDER’S Lamp Welding UnitSB1040 110V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord Electrical PanelSB1040 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord SB1041 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord Electrical Component Pictures Motor and FPM sensor Terminal Strip Welding TransformerFrame BottomBottom Frame Parts List DescriptionDrivetrain SB1040 OnlyDrive Train Parts List Motor Cord SB1041Top Frame Top Frame Parts List 302 Welding Station & Control Panel SB1040/SB1041Welding Station & Control Panel Parts List Digital Tachometer System Electrical Cabinet Terminal Block 4 Post615 618 612 611 619 613 614 621 620 617 616 626 624 622 Machine Labels 702 703T E S Warranty #JB13203