Southbend sb1018 owner manual Downfeed Rate, Angle Cuts, Cuts to the Right

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1018

Downfeed Rate

The downfeed valve starts and stops headstock downfeed.

The downfeed rate is adjusted by turning the downfeed rate adjust knob (Figure 37). Turning the knob clockwise decreases the downfeed rate and turning the knob counterclockwise increases the downfeed rate.

Downfeed Rate

Adjust Knob

Downfeed

Valve

Figure 37. Downfeed rate controls.

During operation, pay attention to the chips being produced from the cut and compare them to the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 28 to properly set the downfeed rate.

Angle Cuts

The headstock can be swiveled to cut angles 0°–45° to the right and 0°–60° to the left for a total swing of 105°

Cuts to the Right

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the lock handle shown in Figure

38, then swivel the headstock to the desired angle, using the angle scale as a guide.

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Swivel Lock

Handle

Angle Scale

Figure 38. Swivel base.

3.Move the saw through its full range of motion to make sure the blade will not contact the vise during operation, then tighten the swivel lock handle.

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