Southbend sb1018 owner manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	2
About This Machine	2
Capabilities	2
Features	2
Identification	3
Machine Specifications	4
SAFETY	6
Understanding Risks of Machinery	6
Basic Machine Safety	6
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety	8
PREPARATION	9
Preparation Overview	9
Things You'll Need	9
Power Supply Requirements	9
Availability	9
Full-Load Current Rating	9
Circuit Information	10
Circuit Requirements for 110V	10
Circuit Requirements for 220V	10
Grounding Requirements	10
Extension Cords	11
Unpacking	11
Inventory	11
Cleaning & Protecting	13
Location	14
Physical Environment	14
Electrical Installation	14
Lighting	14
Weight Load	14
Space Allocation	14
Assembly	15
Power Connection	18
Test Run	19
Inspections & Adjustments	19
OPERATION	20
Operation Overview	20
Description of Controls & Components	21
Blade Selection	22
Blade Terminology	22
Blade Length	22
Blade Width	22
Tooth Set	23
Tooth Type	23
Blade Pitch (TPI)	24

Blade Changes	25
Blade Tension	26
Blade Breakage	26
Blade Care & Break-In	27
Blade Care	27
Blade Break-In	27
Blade Speed	27
Blade Speed Chart	28
Chip Inspection Chart	28
Downfeed Rate	29
Angle Cuts	29
Cuts to the Right	29
Cuts to the Left	30
Vise	30
Work Stop	31
Blade Guide	31
Operation Tips	31
MAINTENANCE	32
Maintenance Schedule	32
Cleaning	32
Lubrication	32
Gearbox	33
Machine Storage	33
Service	34
Blade Tracking	34
Blade Guide Bearings	35
Squaring Blade	35
V-Belt	36
Downfeed Stop	37
TROUBLESHOOTING	38
ELECTRICAL	41
Electrical Safety Instructions	41
220V Conversion	42
Wiring Diagram	43
Wiring Component Locations	44
PARTS	45
Base & Cabinet Stand	45
Head & Vise	47
Motor & Blade Guides	49
Switch	51
Machine Labels	52
WARRANTY & RETURNS	53

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Contents 6 Swivel Mast Bandsaw Manual Feedback UpdatesCustomer Service Scope of ManualTable of Contents Features About This MachineCapabilities Identification IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsOther Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Full-Load Current Rating Power Supply RequirementsThings Youll Need AvailabilityGrounding Requirements For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Information Circuit Requirements forUnpacking InventoryExtension Cords Description Qty Cleaning & Protecting Before cleaning, gather the followingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location To assemble the bandsaw AssemblyLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Removing shipping strap Power ConnectionInspections Adjustments Test RunTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade 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 ChartDownfeed Rate Angle CutsCuts to the Right Cuts to the Left ViseOperation Tips To adjust the blade guideWork Stop Blade GuideLubrication CleaningMachine Storage GearboxTo change the gearbox oil Blade Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawTo square the blade to the table To adjust the blade guide bearingsBlade Guide Bearings Squaring BladeTo replace the V-belt BeltTo tighten the V-belt Pulley DeflectionDownfeed Stop To adjust the downfeed stop bolt and OFF button leverModel SB1018TROUBLESHOOTI NG For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Troubleshooti NG Troubleshooti NG Wiring Diagram Color KEY ElectricalL CTRICALSafety InstructionsTo convert the Model SB1018 to 220V ConversionWiring Diagram Wiring component locations Wiring Component LocationsBase & Cabinet Stand Description Base & Cabinet Stand Parts ListHead & Vise Head & Vise Parts List Motor & Blade Guides Motor & Blade Guides Parts List Switch PSBLABEL15S Electricity Label Machine LabelsR R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com