Southbend SB1017 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
Required for Setup	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	12
Inventory	12
Assembly	13
Cleaning & Protecting	16
Location	17
Physical Environment	17
Electrical Installation	17
Lighting	17
Weight Load	17
Space Allocation	17
Power Connection	18
Test Run	18
Inspections & Adjustments	18
OPERATION	19
Operation Overview	19
Controls	20
Blade Selection	21
Blade Terminology	21
Blade Length	21
Blade Width	21
Tooth Set	22
Tooth Type	22
Blade Pitch (TPI)	23
Blade Changes	24

Blade Tension	25
Blade Breakage	25
Blade Care & Break-In	26
Blade Care	26
Blade Break-In	26
Blade Speed	26
Blade Speed Chart	27
Chip Inspection Chart	27
Downfeed Pressure	28
Downfeed Rate	28
Work Stop	28
Vise	29
Blade Guide	30
Vertical Cutting	30
Operation Tips	31
Horizontal Cutting	31
Vertical Cutting	31
ACCESSORIES	32
Accessories	32
MAINTENANCE	33
Maintenance Schedule	33
Cleaning	33
Lubrication	33
Gearbox	33
V-Belt Replacement	34
Machine Storage	34
Downfeed Stop Bolt	35
Blade Tracking	35
Blade Guide Bearings	36
Squaring Blade	37
Auto-OFF Tab	37
TROUBLESHOOTING	38
ELECTRICAL	41
Electrical Safety Instructions	41
220V Conversion	42
Wiring Diagram	43
PARTS	44
Table	44
Cabinet Stand	45
Head	46
Motor & Blade Guides	48
Switch	50
Machine Labels	51
WARRANTY & RETURNS	53

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Contents Bandsaw Manual Feedback UpdatesCustomer Service Scope of ManualTable of Contents Features About This MachineCapabilities ON/OFF IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsMain Specifications Operation Information Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Full-Load Current Rating Required for SetupPower Supply Requirements AvailabilityGrounding Requirements For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Information Circuit Requirements forExtension Cords Inventory UnpackingTo assemble the bandsaw AssemblyLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Cleaning & Protecting Before cleaning, gather the followingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location To test run your machine Power ConnectionInspections Adjustments Test RunOperationPERATIONOverview Controls Blade Tension Knob Adjusts the positionDownfeed Rate Adjust Knob Controls ON/OFF Toggle Switch Turns the sawBlade 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 Break-In Blade Care & Break-InBlade Speed Blade CareChip Inspection Chart Blade Speed ChartWork Stop To install and use the work stopDownfeed Pressure Downfeed RateTo use the vise ViseTo convert the saw for vertical cutting To adjust the blade guideBlade Guide Vertical CuttingOperation Tips Horizontal CuttingVertical Cutting SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt AccessoriesCleaning LubricationGearbox Belt Replacement Machine StorageTo replace the V-belt To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw Downfeed Stop BoltBlade Tracking Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearingsTo square the blade to the table To adjust the auto-OFF tabSquaring Blade Auto-OFF TabModel 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