Southbend sb1018 owner manual Description of Controls & Components

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1018

Description of Controls & Components

Refer to Figure 24 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components used to operate this machine.

A.Blade Tension Knob: Adjusts the position of the upper blade wheel to increase/decrease 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.ON/OFF Switch & Auto-Off Lever: Turns the saw motor ON and OFF.

F.Swivel Lock Handle: Locks the headstock at the position set by the operator.

G.Vise Jaw Handwheel: Controls the vise jaw movement.

H.Downfeed Stop Bolt: Adjusts to determine the absolute bottom limit of blade travel.

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

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Figure 24. Front Identification.

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