Southbend SB1017 owner manual Troubleshooting

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 TROUBLESHOOTING Model SB1017

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution !

Machine stalls	1.	Too much pressure when feeding	1.	Reduce pressure when feeding workpiece.
or slows when		workpiece.
operating.	2.	Workpiece is warped and binding	2.	Fabricate a jig for better workpiece control.
		blade.

3.Blade is not correct for material 3. Use the correct blade for the operation. Refer to

		being cut.		Blade Selection section beginning on Page 25.
	4.	Belt slipping.	4.	Tension/replace belt; ensure pulleys are aligned.
	5.	Motor overheated.	5.	Let cool, clean motor, and reduce workload.
	6.	Motor connection wired incorrectly.	6.	Review wiring diagram on motor cover; correct wire
				connections.
	7.	Motor at fault.	7.	Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair
				or replace.
Workpiece angle	1.	Scale not calibrated or loose vise.	1.	Zero fence to blade and realign scale. Tighten any
incorrect or out of				loose fasteners.
square.	2.	Table guide post is loose or out of	2.	Tighten any loose hardware or lock levers. Align the
		alignment.		guide post (see Page 37).
Machine or blade	1.	Excessive load on the blade.	1.	Reduce feed rate or increase blade speed
bogs down in the	2.	Blade is dull, wanders, and gets	2.	Replace blade, adjust guides and tracking.
cut.
		pinched in the cut.
	3.	Blade is dull.	3.	Replace blade.
	4.	The blade TPI is too coarse for the	4.	Use a blade with at least 3 teeth contacting the
		thin workpiece.		material at all times.
	5.	Blade is loose.	5.	Clean wheels and increase blade tension.
	6.	V-belt loose; belt squeals at times.	6.	Tighten V-belt.
	7.	Blade is loading up.	7.	Install a blade with more suitable TPI or different
				style of teeth.
	8.	V-belt worn and slips.	8.	Replace V-belt.
Blade tracks	1.	Feed rate is too fast.	1.	Reduce feed rate, or decrease blade TPI.
incorrectly, or	2.	Blade guides need adjustment.	2.	Adjust blade guides.
comes off wheels.
	3.	Blade is not tracking correctly.	3.	Adjust blade tracking.
	4.	Blade is bell-mouthed.	4.	Install new blade, and regularly remove tension
				from blade when not in use.

5.Blade is dull, wanders, and gets 5. Replace blade, re-secure the workpiece from

	pinched in the cut.		shifting.
6.	Rubber tire on wheel is damaged,	6.	Replace rubber tires.
	glazed, or worn.
7.	Blade tension is too loose.	7.	Increase blade tension.
8.	Incorrect blade for bandsaw.	8.	Install correct blade for machine.
9.	The blade has insufficient support.	9.	Tighten the blade guide as close to the workpiece as
			possible without touching it.
10.	Wheel tires are loaded with metal	10.	Clean wheel tires.
	shavings.

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