Southbend sb1018 owner manual Loosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure

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Model SB1018

P R E P A R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

7.Insert the axle through the holes in the base assembly, then slide the wheels over the axle and secure each with a cotter pin, as shown in Figure 13.

Axle

Base

Wheel

Cotter Pin

Figure 13. Wheel assembly.

8.Thread the leveling feet into the stand assembly, as shown in Figure 14. You can adjust these later as needed to level the bandsaw.

Leveling

Feet

Figure 14. Leveling feet.

9.With the help of another person, flip the stand assembly right-side up, then place the chip tray onto the stand, lining up the mounting holes.

10.With the help of another person, lift the bandsaw assembly and place it onto the stand assembly, lining up the mounting holes.

11.Secure the bandsaw to the stand with four M12-1.75 x 25 hex bolts and 12mm flat washers, as shown in Figure 15.

Hex Bolts

(2 of 4 Shown)

(Handwheel Not Yet

Installed)

Figure 15. Mounting bandsaw to stand.

12. Loosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure

16.

(Pulley Cover Not

Belt Tension Bolt

Yet Installed)

 

Figure 16. Belt tension bolt location.

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Contents 6 Swivel Mast Bandsaw Scope of Manual UpdatesCustomer Service Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Features About This MachineCapabilities Identification IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsOther Basic Machine Safety Understanding Risks of MachineryF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Availability Power Supply RequirementsThings Youll Need Full-Load Current RatingCircuit Requirements for For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Information Grounding RequirementsUnpacking InventoryExtension Cords Description Qty Cleaning & Protecting Before cleaning, gather the followingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Assembly To assemble the bandsawLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Power Connection Removing shipping strapInspections Adjustments Test RunTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade Length Blade SelectionBlade Terminology Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Changes To change the blade on the bandsawTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Blade TensionBlade Breakage Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Care Blade Care & Break-InBlade Speed Blade Break-InBlade Speed Chart Chip Inspection ChartDownfeed Rate Angle CutsCuts to the Right Vise Cuts to the LeftBlade Guide To adjust the blade guideWork Stop Operation TipsCleaning LubricationMachine Storage GearboxTo change the gearbox oil To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw Blade TrackingSquaring Blade To adjust the blade guide bearingsBlade Guide Bearings To square the blade to the tablePulley Deflection BeltTo tighten the V-belt To replace the V-beltTo adjust the downfeed stop bolt and OFF button lever Downfeed StopModel SB1018TROUBLESHOOTI NG For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Troubleshooti NG Troubleshooti NG ElectricalL CTRICALSafety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEY220V Conversion To convert the Model SB1018 toWiring Diagram Wiring Component Locations Wiring component locationsBase & Cabinet Stand Base & Cabinet Stand Parts List DescriptionHead & Vise Head & Vise Parts List Motor & Blade Guides Motor & Blade Guides Parts List Switch Machine Labels PSBLABEL15S Electricity LabelR R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com