Southbend SB1017 owner manual Identification, On/Off

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

I N T R O D U C T I O N

 

Model SB1017

Identification

 

 

 

 

Blade Tension

Guide Post

Belt Cover

 

 

Knob

 

 

Knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

 

Motor

 

 

 

 

Downfeed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rate Adjust

 

 

Switch

 

 

Knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto-Off

 

 

Downfeed

 

 

Tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ram

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Downfeed

 

Feed

 

 

 

 

Pressure

 

 

 

Stop Bolt

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

Vise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaw

 

 

 

 

Work Stop

 

Vise Jaw

 

 

 

 

 

Handwheel

 

Front View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head

 

Transport

 

 

Locking Pin

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear View

 

 

 

Leveling Foot

Cabinet Access

 

 

 

 

 

Door

 

 

Figure 1. Identification.

Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before completing the setup process. DO NOT connect power until instructed to do so later in this manual.

Untrained users have an increased risk of seriously injuring themselves with this machine. Do not operate this machine until you have understood this entire manual and received proper training.

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Contents Bandsaw Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Capabilities FeaturesAbout This Machine ON/OFF IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsMain Specifications Operation Information Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Power Supply Requirements Required for SetupAvailability Full-Load Current RatingCircuit Information For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Requirements for Grounding RequirementsExtension Cords Inventory UnpackingTo assemble the bandsaw AssemblyLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Basic steps for removing rust preventative Cleaning & ProtectingBefore cleaning, gather the following Location Inspections Adjustments Power ConnectionTest Run To test run your machineOperationPERATIONOverview Downfeed Rate Adjust Knob Controls Blade Tension Knob Adjusts the positionON/OFF Toggle Switch Turns the saw ControlsBlade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPITo change the blade on the bandsaw Blade ChangesBlade Breakage Blade TensionTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Speed Blade Care & Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Blade Speed ChartDownfeed Pressure To install and use the work stopDownfeed Rate Work StopTo use the vise ViseBlade Guide To adjust the blade guideVertical Cutting To convert the saw for vertical cuttingVertical Cutting Operation TipsHorizontal Cutting SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt AccessoriesGearbox CleaningLubrication To replace the V-belt Belt ReplacementMachine Storage Blade Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawDownfeed Stop Bolt Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearingsSquaring Blade To adjust the auto-OFF tabAuto-OFF Tab To square the blade to the tableModel 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