Southbend SB1017 owner manual Squaring Blade, Auto-OFF Tab, To square the blade to the table

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C E Model SB1017

Squaring Blade

The blade can be adjusted square to the vise table. A blade that is square will improve your cutting results and extend the life of your blade.

Auto-OFF Tab

The auto-OFF tab may require adjustment over time if the machine fails to turn itself OFF at the end of a cut.

To square the blade to the table:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Separate the blade guides as far as possible, then lower the bandsaw all the way until it contacts the downfeed stop bolt.

3.Place a square on the table bed and against the edge of the blade, as shown in Figure 55, then check different points along the length of the table between the blade guides.

Hex Bolts

Figure 55. Squaring the blade.

4.If the blade is not square to the table, loosen the hex bolts shown in Figure 55 and rotate the blade guide bearing assemblies as necessary until the blade is perpendicular to the bed, then re-tighten the hex bolts.

To adjust the auto-OFF tab:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the hex bolt shown in Figure 56.

Hex Bolt

Auto-OFFTab

Figure 56. Auto-OFF tab.

3.Move the toggle switch to the ON position (keep the machine disconnected from power—the motor does not need to be running for this adjustment).

4.Open the downfeed valve to allow the saw to move downward. Wait for it to come to a stop.

5.Push the auto-OFF tab downward into the toggle switch until the switch moves to the OFF position. Then, without moving the auto-OFF tab from this position, tighten the hex bolt to secure the auto-OFF tab.

6.Lift the saw, move the toggle switch to the ON position, then allow the saw to move downward again. Watch to see if the auto- OFF tab moves the toggle switch to the OFF position. If it doesn't, loosen the hex bolt, then repeat Step 5, fine-tuning the position of the auto-OFF tab as necessary.

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