Southbend SB1017 owner manual Installing belt

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

P R E P A R A T I O N

Model SB1017

11.Pivot the motor assembly upward, then place the belt over the gearbox and motor pulleys, as shown in Figure 15.

Motor Pulley

Gearbox

Pulley

Motor

Assembly

Figure 15. Installing belt.

12.Install the pulley cover (Figure 16) with two M6-1 x 12 hex bolts, three 6mm flat washers, and the South Bend cast aluminum knob (see Figure 17).

Hex Bolts

Belt

Cover

 

Figure 16. Pulley cover.

Knob Location

Figure 17. Pulley cover knob.

13.Slide the vise handwheel onto the leadscrew and tighten the set screw shown in Figure 18. Thread the handle into the handwheel and tighten it.

Leadscrew

Handle

Set Screw

Handwheel

Figure 18. Vise handwheel.

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Contents Bandsaw Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Capabilities FeaturesAbout This Machine 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 Basic steps for removing rust preventative Cleaning & ProtectingBefore cleaning, gather the following 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 cuttingVertical Cutting Operation TipsHorizontal Cutting SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt AccessoriesGearbox CleaningLubrication To replace the V-belt Belt ReplacementMachine Storage Blade Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawDownfeed Stop Bolt 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