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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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
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