Southbend SB1017 owner manual Bandsaw

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5" x 6" HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL

BANDSAW

MODEL SB1017

OWNER'S MANUAL

Hundreds of Thousands of Lathes Sold With a Tradition of Quality Since 1906!

Copyright © May, 2010 Revised February, 2011 (JB)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

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Contents Bandsaw Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities ON/OFF IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsMain Specifications Operation Information Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Power Supply Requirements Required for SetupAvailability Full-Load Current RatingCircuit Information For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Requirements for Grounding RequirementsExtension Cords Inventory UnpackingTo assemble the bandsaw AssemblyLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Inspections Adjustments Power ConnectionTest Run To test run your machineOperationPERATIONOverview Downfeed Rate Adjust Knob Controls Blade Tension Knob Adjusts the positionON/OFF Toggle Switch Turns the saw ControlsBlade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPITo change the blade on the bandsaw Blade ChangesBlade Breakage Blade TensionTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Speed Blade Care & Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Blade Speed ChartDownfeed Pressure To install and use the work stopDownfeed Rate Work StopTo use the vise ViseBlade Guide To adjust the blade guideVertical Cutting To convert the saw for vertical cuttingHorizontal Cutting Operation TipsVertical Cutting SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt AccessoriesLubrication CleaningGearbox Machine Storage Belt ReplacementTo replace the V-belt Downfeed Stop Bolt To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawBlade Tracking Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearingsSquaring Blade To adjust the auto-OFF tabAuto-OFF Tab To square the blade to the tableModel SB1017TROUBLESHOOTING For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Troubleshooting Dull blade missing teeth Replace blade Wiring Diagram Color KEY ElectricalL CTRICALSafety InstructionsTo convert the Model SB1017 to 220V Conversion110V Wiring DiagramR T S Cabinet Stand Head PK23M Head Parts ListMotor & Blade Guides Plastic Washer Motor & Blade Guides Parts ListSwitch PSBLABEL15S Electricity Label Machine LabelsT E S R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com