Southbend SB1020 owner manual Limit Switches, To adjust the blade tension switch

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Model SB1020

S E R V I C E

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

4.If the square does not fit snugly against both the stationary jaw and the blade, loosen the jam nut shown in Figure 44, then thread the stop bolt inward.

Jam Nut Stop Bolt

Figure 44. Stop adjustment.

5.Loosen the headstock lock lever, rotate the headstock so that the blade is square to the vise, then re-tighten the headstock lock lever.

6.Adjust the stop bolt as needed until it just touches the cast iron swivel base, as shown in Figure 44, then snug the jam nut against the stop block without turning the stop bolt.

7.Repeat this procedure for the 60° left and 45° right stops using a 45° square and a 30°/60° triangle (or an adjustable square), as shown in Figure 45.

 

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60° L

45° R

Figure 45. 60° left and 45° right stop adjustment.

Limit Switches

The Model SB1020 is equipped with limit switches that prevent the saw from operating if the blade is not properly tensioned and stop the saw motor when it reaches the end of a cut. If either of these functions does not operate correctly, you will need to adjust the appropriate limit switch.

To adjust the blade tension switch:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Tension the blade until the tension gauge reads 20,000 PSI, which is the transition from yellow to green.

3.Use a 3mm hex wrench to loosen the two button head cap screws that secure the blade tension switch bracket shown in Figure 46.

Button Head

Blade

Cap Screws

Tension

 

 

Switch

Switch Plate

 

Figure 46. Blade tension limit switch.

4.Slide the switch away from the switch plate to make sure it releases, then slowly slide it back towards the switch plate just until you hear the switch click. Hold it in this position, the re-tighten the button head cap screws.

5.Release tension from the blade. If the switch does not immediately click again, signaling that tension has been released, repeat Steps 3–4, slightly adjusting the switch away from the switch plate.

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