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Southbend sb1018 owner manual Swivel Mast Bandsaw

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5" x 6" SWIVEL MAST BANDSAW

MODEL SB1018

OWNER'S MANUAL

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

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

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

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Southbend sb1018 owner manual Swivel Mast Bandsaw

Contents

6 Swivel Mast Bandsaw Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities Identification IdentificationMachine Specifications Machine SpecificationsOther Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Things Youll Need Power Supply RequirementsAvailability Full-Load Current RatingCircuit Information For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Requirements for Grounding RequirementsInventory UnpackingExtension Cords Description Qty Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location To assemble the bandsaw AssemblyLoosen the belt tension bolt shown in Figure Installing belt Removing shipping strap Power ConnectionTest Run Inspections AdjustmentsTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPITo change the blade on the bandsaw Blade ChangesBlade Breakage Blade TensionTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage areBlade Speed Blade Care & Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Blade Speed ChartAngle Cuts Downfeed RateCuts to the Right Cuts to the Left ViseWork Stop To adjust the blade guideBlade Guide Operation TipsLubrication CleaningGearbox Machine StorageTo change the gearbox oil Blade Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawBlade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearingsSquaring Blade To square the blade to the tableTo tighten the V-belt BeltPulley Deflection To replace the V-beltDownfeed Stop To adjust the downfeed stop bolt and OFF button leverModel SB1018TROUBLESHOOTI NG For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Troubleshooti NG Troubleshooti NG Wiring Diagram Color KEY ElectricalL CTRICALSafety InstructionsTo convert the Model SB1018 to 220V ConversionWiring Diagram Wiring component locations Wiring Component LocationsBase & Cabinet Stand Description Base & Cabinet Stand Parts ListHead & Vise Head & Vise Parts List Motor & Blade Guides Motor & Blade Guides Parts List Switch PSBLABEL15S Electricity Label Machine LabelsR R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com