Southbend sb1018 owner manual Model SB1018TROUBLESHOOTI NG For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

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Model SB1018TROUBLESHOOTI NG For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

!

Machine does not

1. Power supply switched off/has

1. Switch power supply on/verify voltage.

 

start.

incorrect voltage.

 

 

2.Blown fuse/tripped circuit breaker 2. Correct the cause of overload, then reset/replace

at main panel.

fuse or breaker.

3.Plug or receptacle is corroded or 3. Clean/retighten contacts; correct the wiring. mis-wired.

4.Break or short in wiring; or loose 4. Trace/replace broken or corroded wires; fix loose

connections.

connections.

5.Motor wired incorrectly.5. Wire motor correctly (refer to inside junction box cover or manual).

 

6.

Motor ON/OFF switch at fault.

6.

Replace switch.

 

7.

Start capacitor blown or at fault.

7.

Replace start capacitor.

 

8.

Centrifugal switch at fault.

8.

Adjust/replace centrifugal switch.

 

9.

Motor at fault.

9.

Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair

 

 

 

 

or replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main motor

1.

Extension cord (if used) is causing

1.

Move machine closer to the power source or use a

chatters during

 

voltage drop.

 

larger gauge or shorter extension cord.

startup or during

2.

Power supply has incorrect voltage

2.

Contact your power company to fix the power

operation.

 

on one or more legs.

 

supply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine has

1.

Blade is missing teeth.

1.

Replace blade.

excessive vibration

2.

Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.

2.

Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose or damaged fan.

or noise.

3.

Motor or table is loose.

3.

Tighten any loose fasteners.

 

 

4.

V-belt loose.

4.

Tighten V-belt.

 

5.

Guide post lock lever is loose.

5.

Tighten the lock lever.

6.V-belt worn or damaged.6. Replace V-belt. Use link belts if possible.

7.Pulley loose or not in alignment; 7. Replace worn pulley, key, and shaft, and realign. shaft bent.

8. Centrifugal switch out of

8. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch.

adjustment; at fault.

 

9.Motor bearings worn or damaged. 9. Replace motor bearings or replace motor.

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Contents 6 Swivel Mast Bandsaw Updates Customer ServiceScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities Identification IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsOther Basic Machine Safety Understanding Risks of MachineryF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Power Supply Requirements Things Youll NeedAvailability Full-Load Current RatingFor 110V Connection Prewired Circuit InformationCircuit Requirements for Grounding RequirementsInventory UnpackingExtension Cords Description Qty Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Assembly To assemble the bandsawLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Power Connection Removing shipping strapTest Run Inspections AdjustmentsTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade Selection Blade TerminologyBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Changes To change the blade on the bandsawBlade Tension Blade BreakageTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Care & Break-In Blade SpeedBlade Care Blade Break-InBlade Speed Chart Chip Inspection ChartAngle Cuts Downfeed RateCuts to the Right Vise Cuts to the LeftTo adjust the blade guide Work StopBlade Guide Operation TipsCleaning LubricationGearbox Machine StorageTo change the gearbox oil To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw Blade TrackingTo adjust the blade guide bearings Blade Guide BearingsSquaring Blade To square the blade to the tableBelt To tighten the V-beltPulley Deflection 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
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