Bandsaw | Southbend SB1017 instruction

5" x 6" HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL

BANDSAW

MODEL SB1017

OWNER'S MANUAL

Hundreds of Thousands of Lathes Sold With a Tradition of Quality Since 1906!

Copyright © May, 2010 Revised February, 2011 (JB)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

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Southbend SB1017 owner manual Bandsaw

Contents

Bandsaw Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual Feedback Table of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities ON/OFF Identification Machine Specifications Machine Specifications Main Specifications Operation Information Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine Safety F E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Power Supply Requirements Required for SetupAvailability Full-Load Current Rating Circuit Information For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Requirements for Grounding Requirements Extension Cords Inventory Unpacking To assemble the bandsaw Assembly Loosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Inspections Adjustments Power ConnectionTest Run To test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Downfeed Rate Adjust Knob Controls Blade Tension Knob Adjusts the positionON/OFF Toggle Switch Turns the saw Controls Blade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade Width Tooth Type Tooth Set To select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPI To change the blade on the bandsaw Blade Changes Blade Breakage Blade TensionTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage are Blade Speed Blade Care & Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-In Chip Inspection Chart Blade Speed Chart Downfeed Pressure To install and use the work stopDownfeed Rate Work Stop To use the vise Vise Blade Guide To adjust the blade guideVertical Cutting To convert the saw for vertical cutting Horizontal Cutting Operation TipsVertical Cutting SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt Accessories Lubrication CleaningGearbox Machine Storage Belt ReplacementTo replace the V-belt Downfeed Stop Bolt To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawBlade Tracking Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearings Squaring Blade To adjust the auto-OFF tabAuto-OFF Tab To square the blade to the table Model SB1017TROUBLESHOOTING For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Troubleshooting Dull blade missing teeth Replace blade Wiring Diagram Color KEY ElectricalL CTRICALSafety Instructions To convert the Model SB1017 to 220V Conversion 110V Wiring Diagram R T S Cabinet Stand Head PK23M Head Parts List Motor & Blade Guides Plastic Washer Motor & Blade Guides Parts List Switch PSBLABEL15S Electricity Label Machine Labels T E S R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com