Southbend SB1017 owner manual Vise, To use the vise

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

O P E R A T I O N

Model SB1017

Vise

Always turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before using the vise! Failure to follow this caution may lead to injury.

The vise can hold material up to six inches wide and be set to cut angles from 0° to 45°.

Tools Needed

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Wrench or Socket 12mm

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Machinist Square

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To use the vise:

1.Loosen the two hex bolts shown in Figure 37.

Hex Bolts

Figure 37. Vise hex bolts.

2.Use the scale as a guide to set your angle or use a machinist square to set the angle of the vise fence, as shown in Figure 38.

Scale

Figure 38. Squaring vise to blade.

3.Tighten the hex bolts.

4.Loosen the hex bolt on the vise jaw so the jaw can float, then match the angle of the workpiece and re-tighten the hex bolt.

5.Tighten the vise against the workpiece. Figure 39 shows the correct methods for holding different workpiece shapes.

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Figure 39. Workholding options by material shape.

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Contents Bandsaw Manual Feedback UpdatesCustomer Service Scope of ManualTable 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 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 Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic 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 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 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