Southbend SB1020 owner manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	2
About This Machine	2
Capabilities	2
Features	2
Identification	3
Machine Specifications	4
SAFETY	6
Understanding Risks of Machinery	6
Basic Machine Safety	6
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety	8
PREPARATION	9
Preparation Overview	9
Things You'll Need	9
Power Supply Requirements	9
Availability	9
Full-Load Current Rating	9
Circuit Information	10
Circuit Requirements for 110V	10
Circuit Requirements for 220V	10
Grounding Requirements	10
Extension Cords	11
Unpacking	11
Inventory	11
Cleaning & Protecting	12
Location	13
Physical Environment	13
Electrical Installation	13
Lighting	13
Weight Load	13
Space Allocation	13
Lifting & Moving	14
Leveling & Mounting	14
Leveling	14
Bolting to Concrete Floors	15
Machine Mounts	15
Power Connection	16
Machine Setup	16
Test Run	17
Inspections & Adjustments	17
OPERATION	18
Operation Overview	18
Description of Controls & Components	19
Blade Selection	20
Blade Terminology	20
Blade Length	20
Blade Width	20
Tooth Set	21
Tooth Type	21
Blade Pitch (TPI)	22

Blade Changes	23
Blade Tension	24
Blade Breakage	24
Blade Care & Break-In	25
Blade Care	25
Blade Break-In	25
Downfeed Rate	25
Downfeed Pressure	25
Blade Speed Chart	26
Chip Inspection Chart	26
Angle Cuts	27
Cuts to the Right	27
Cuts to the Left	27
Work Stop	27
Blade Guide	28
Vise Quick Release	28
Workpiece Holding	28
Cutting Fluid	29
Cutting Fluid System	29
Operation Tips	30
ACCESSORIES	31
Accessories	31
MAINTENANCE	32
Maintenance Schedule	32
Cleaning	32
Lubrication	32
Gearbox	33
Machine Storage	33
TROUBLESHOOTING	34
SERVICE	37
Blade Brush	37
Angle Stops	37
Limit Switches	38
Downfeed Stop Bolt	39
Squaring Blade	40
ELECTRICAL	42
Electrical Safety Instructions	42
220V Conversion	43
Electrical Box Wiring Diagram	44
Components Wiring Diagram	45
Wiring Component Locations	46
PARTS	47
Cabinet & Base	47
Head	49
Machine Labels	52
WARRANTY & RETURNS	53

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Contents Model SB1020 Manual Feedback UpdatesCustomer Service Scope of ManualTable of Contents Features About This MachineCapabilities Identification IdentificationMachine Specifications Other Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Availability Power Supply RequirementsReparation Overview Things Youll NeedGrounding Requirements For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Information Circuit Requirements forUnpacking InventoryExtension Cords Cleaning & Protecting Before cleaning, gather the followingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Lifting & Moving Leveling & MountingLeveling Machine Mounts Bolting to Concrete FloorsPower Connection Machine SetupTo set up the machine Inspections Adjustments Test RunTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade Width Blade SelectionBlade Terminology Blade LengthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPITo change the blade on the bandsaw Blade ChangesMost common causes of avoidable blade breakage are Blade TensionBlade Breakage To tension the blade on the bandsawBlade Care Blade Care & Break-InDownfeed Rate Downfeed PressureChip Inspection Chart Blade Speed ChartCuts to the Left Angle CutsWork Stop Cuts to the RightWorkpiece Holding To adjust the blade guideBlade Guide Vise Quick ReleaseCutting Fluid Cutting Fluid SystemTo use the cutting fluid system Coolant control valve Operation TipsSBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt AccessoriesLubrication CleaningMachine Storage GearboxTo change the gearbox oil Troubleshooting Blade Selection section beginning on Troubleshooting Angle Stops To adjust the blade brushTo adjust the angle stops Blade BrushTo adjust the blade tension switch Limit SwitchesTo adjust the headstock travel switch To adjust the downfeed stop boltDownfeed Stop Bolt To square the blade to the table Squaring BladeT E S Wiring Diagram Color KEY ElectricalL CTRICALSafety InstructionsTo convert the Model SB1020 to 220V ConversionElectrical G110 VAC ComponentsWiringWiring DiagramCoolant pump motor location Wiring Component LocationsCabinet & Base Description Cabinet & Base Parts ListHead Head Parts List Drive Wheel Machine Labels R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com