Southbend SB1017 owner manual Loosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure

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Model SB1017

P R E P A R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

6.Insert the axle through the holes in the base assembly, then slide the wheels over the axle and secure each with a cotter pin, as shown in Figure 11.

Axle

Base

Wheel

Cotter Pin

Figure 11. Wheel assembly.

7.Thread the leveling feet into the stand assembly, as shown in Figure 12. You can adjust these later as needed to level the bandsaw.

Leveling

Feet

Figure 12. Leveling feet.

8.With the help of another person, flip the stand assembly right-side up, then lift the bandsaw assembly and place it onto the stand assembly.

9.Secure the bandsaw to the stand with four M12-1.75 x 25 hex bolts and 12mm flat washers, as shown in Figure 13.

Hex Bolts

(2 of 4 Shown)

(Handwheel Not Yet

Installed)

Figure 13. Mounting bandsaw to stand.

10. Loosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure

14.

	(Pulley Cover Not	Belt Tension Bolt
	Yet Installed)	Belt Tension Bolt
	Yet Installed)

Figure 14. Belt tension bolt location.

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Contents Bandsaw Updates Customer ServiceScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities Identification ON/OFFMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsMain Specifications Operation Information Basic Machine Safety Understanding Risks of MachineryF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Required for Setup Power Supply RequirementsAvailability Full-Load Current RatingFor 110V Connection Prewired Circuit InformationCircuit Requirements for Grounding RequirementsExtension Cords Unpacking InventoryAssembly To assemble the bandsawLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Power Connection Inspections AdjustmentsTest Run To test run your machineOperationPERATIONOverview Blade Tension Knob Adjusts the position Downfeed Rate Adjust Knob ControlsON/OFF Toggle Switch Turns the saw ControlsBlade Selection Blade TerminologyBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Changes To change the blade on the bandsawBlade Tension Blade BreakageTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Care & Break-In Blade SpeedBlade Care Blade Break-InBlade Speed Chart Chip Inspection ChartTo install and use the work stop Downfeed PressureDownfeed Rate Work StopVise To use the viseTo adjust the blade guide Blade GuideVertical Cutting To convert the saw for vertical cuttingHorizontal Cutting Operation TipsVertical Cutting Accessories SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-ShirtLubrication CleaningGearbox Machine Storage Belt ReplacementTo replace the V-belt Downfeed Stop Bolt To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawBlade Tracking To adjust the blade guide bearings Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the auto-OFF tab Squaring BladeAuto-OFF Tab To square the blade to the tableModel SB1017TROUBLESHOOTING For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Troubleshooting Dull blade missing teeth Replace blade ElectricalL CTRICALSafety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEY220V Conversion To convert the Model SB1017 toWiring Diagram 110VR T S Cabinet Stand Head Head Parts List PK23MMotor & Blade Guides Motor & Blade Guides Parts List Plastic WasherSwitch Machine Labels PSBLABEL15S Electricity LabelT E S R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com