Southbend SB1027 owner manual Head Movement, Tilting Head

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1027

Head Movement

The mill head tilts 45° back and forth, and rotates 90° left and right, as shown in Figures 23–24.

45°

Figure 23. Head tilts 45° back-and-forth.

90°

Figure 24. Head tilts 90° left-and-right.

Always lock the head firmly in place after tilting or rotating it. Unexpected movement of the head during operations could cause damage to the cutter or workpiece.

Tool Needed	Qty
Wrench 19mm	........................................................ 1

Tilting Head

1.DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the three tilt lock bolts on the right side of the ram adapter shown in Figure 25.

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Tilt Bolt

Lock Bolts

Figure 25. Head tilting controls.

3.Use one hand to apply pressure to the head in the direction of the tilt, then slowly rotate the tilt bolt. Rotating this bolt clockwise will tilt the head back.

4.When the head is in the correct position for your operation, re-tighten all three lock bolts.

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