Southbend SB1017 Downfeed Stop Bolt, Blade Tracking, To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw

4.Fill the gearbox with the recommended gear oil so components above the normal oil level do not develop rust. (Make sure to put a tag on the controls as a reminder for the re- commissioning process to adjust the gear oil level before starting the machine.)

If the machine will be out of service for only a short period of time, start the machine once a week and run all gear-driven components for a few minutes. This will put a fresh coat of gear oil on the gearing components inside the gearbox.

5.Completely cover the machine with a tarp or plastic sheet that will keep out dust and resist liquid or moisture. If machine will be stored in/near direct sunlight, use a cover that will block the sun's rays.

Downfeed Stop Bolt

The downfeed stop bolt serves to stop downfeed movement. Proper placement of the downfeed stop bolt prevents the blade from contacting the machine base and the auto-OFF tab from resting on the ON/OFF toggle switch, while still allowing the blade to move lower than the table surface to complete the cut.

To adjust the downfeed stop bolt, loosen the lock nut, turn the stop bolt as needed to position it as described above, then re-tighten the lock nut.

Downfeed Stop

Bolt

Lock Nut

Figure 51. Downfeed stop bolt.

Blade Tracking

The tracking will only need to be adjusted if the blade rubs against the wheel shoulder or moves more than 1⁄16" away from the shoulder.

To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Position the bandsaw in the vertical position.

3.Open the wheel access cover.

4.Loosen, but do not remove the lower hex bolt in the blade wheel tilting mechanism shown in Figure 52.

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Lower

Hex Bolt

Figure 52. Blade tracking adjustments.