Southbend sb1018 owner manual Troubleshooti NG

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 TROUBLESHOOTI NG Model SB1018

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution !

Machine stalls	1.	Too much feed pressure.	1.	Reduce feed pressure.
or slows when	2.	Workpiece is warped and binding	2.	Fabricate a jig for better workpiece control.
operating.
		blade.

3.Blade is not correct for material 3. Use the correct blade for the operation. Refer to

		being cut.		Blade Selection section beginning on Page 26.
	4.	Belt slipping.	4.	Tension/replace belt; ensure pulleys are aligned.
	5.	Motor overheated.	5.	Let cool, clean motor, and reduce workload.
	6.	Motor wired incorrectly.	6.	Review wiring diagram on motor cover; correct wire
				connections.
	7.	Motor at fault.	7.	Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair
				or replace.
Workpiece cut	1.	Scale not calibrated vise is loose.	1.	Zero fence to blade and realign scale. Tighten loose
angle incorrect or				vise fasteners.
out of square.	2.	Table guide post is loose or out of	2.	Tighten loose guidepost hardware or lock levers.
		alignment.		Align the guide post (see Page 35).
Machine or blade	1.	Excessive load on the blade.	1.	Reduce feed rate or increase blade speed
bogs down in the	2.	Blade is dull, wanders, and gets	2.	Replace blade, adjust guides and tracking.
cut.
		pinched in the cut.
	3.	Blade is dull.	3.	Replace blade (see Page 25).

4.The blade TPI is too coarse for the 4. Use a blade with at least 3 teeth contacting the

		thin workpiece.		material at all times.
	5.	Blade is loose.	5.	Clean wheels and increase blade tension.
	6.	V-belt loose; belt squeals at times.	6.	Tighten V-belt (see Page 26).
	7.	Blade is loading up.	7.	Install a blade with more suitable TPI or different
				style of teeth.
	8.	V-belt worn and slips.	8.	Replace V-belt (see Page 26).
Blade tracks	1.	Feed rate is too fast.	1.	Reduce feed rate, or decrease blade TPI.
incorrectly, or	2.	Blade guides need adjustment.	2.	Adjust blade guides (see Page 31).
comes off wheels.
	3.	Blade is not tracking correctly.	3.	Adjust blade tracking (see Page 34).
	4.	Blade is bell-mouthed.	4.	Install new blade, and regularly remove tension
				from blade when not in use.

5.Blade is dull, wanders, and gets 5. Replace blade, re-secure the workpiece from

pinched in the cut. shifting.

6.Blade tension is too loose.6. Increase blade tension (see Page 26).

7. Incorrect blade for bandsaw. 7. Install correct blade for machine.

8.The blade has insufficient support. 8. Tighten the blade guide as close to the workpiece as

possible.

9. Wheel tires are loaded with metal	9. Clean wheel tires.
shavings.

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