Southbend SB1017 owner manual Controls, Blade Tension Knob Adjusts the position

Model SB1017 O P E R A T I O N For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Controls

Refer to Figures 20–21and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls of this machine.

A. Blade Tension Knob: Adjusts the position
	of the upper blade wheel to apply or release
	blade tension.
B.	Guide Post Knob: Locks the guide post in
	the position set by the operator.
C.	Downfeed Rate Adjust Knob: Controls
	the speed at which the blade lowers into the
	workpiece.
D.	Downfeed Valve: Controls the starting and
	stopping of the headstock downfeed.
E.	Work Stop Lock Knob: Locks the work stop

I.Head Locking Pin: Can be inserted into one of three holes to lock the head in the down, up, or vertical positions.

J.Vise Jaw Lock Bolt: Locks the vise jaw at the angle set by the operator.

K.Feed Pressure Handle: Controls the feed pressure by increasing or decreasing preload on the feed pressure spring.

L.Transport Handle: Provides a solid control point for moving the machine.

M.Fence Scale: Indicates the angle of the vise fence.

N.Vise Fence Bolts (behind fence): Lock the fence at the angle set by the operator.

	in the position set by the operator.
F.	ON/OFF Toggle Switch: Turns the saw
	motor ON or OFF.
G.	Vise Jaw Handwheel: Controls the vise jaw
	movement.
H.	Downfeed Stop Bolt: Adjusts to determine
	the absolute bottom limit of blade travel.

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J K

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B C

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G F H

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Figure 20. Front Identification.

Figure 21. Rear Identification.

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