Model SB1020 | Southbend instruction

9" x 12" Horizontal Variable Speed

Metal-cutting Bandsaw

with Sliding ViSe

MODEL SB1020

OWNER'S MANUAL

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

Copyright © May, 2010

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

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Southbend owner manual Model SB1020

Contents

Model SB1020 Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual Feedback Table of Contents About This Machine FeaturesCapabilities Identification Identification Machine Specifications Other Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine Safety F E T Y Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety Reparation Overview Power Supply RequirementsThings Youll Need Availability Circuit Information For 110V Connection PrewiredCircuit Requirements for Grounding Requirements Inventory UnpackingExtension Cords Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Leveling & Mounting Lifting & MovingLeveling Machine Mounts Bolting to Concrete Floors Machine Setup Power ConnectionTo set up the machine Test Run Inspections AdjustmentsTo test run your machine OperationPERATIONOverview Description of Controls & Components Blade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade Width Tooth Type Tooth Set To select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPI To change the blade on the bandsaw Blade Changes Blade Breakage Blade TensionTo tension the blade on the bandsaw Most common causes of avoidable blade breakage are Downfeed Rate Blade Care & Break-InDownfeed Pressure Blade Care Chip Inspection Chart Blade Speed Chart Work Stop Angle CutsCuts to the Right Cuts to the Left Blade Guide To adjust the blade guideVise Quick Release Workpiece Holding Cutting Fluid System Cutting FluidTo use the cutting fluid system Coolant control valve Operation Tips SBL Gearhead T-Shirt SBL One Good Turn T-Shirt Accessories Lubrication Cleaning Gearbox Machine StorageTo change the gearbox oil Troubleshooting Blade Selection section beginning on Troubleshooting To adjust the angle stops To adjust the blade brushBlade Brush Angle Stops To adjust the blade tension switch Limit Switches To adjust the downfeed stop bolt To adjust the headstock travel switchDownfeed Stop Bolt To square the blade to the table Squaring Blade T E S Wiring Diagram Color KEY ElectricalL CTRICALSafety Instructions To convert the Model SB1020 to 220V Conversion Electrical G110 VAC ComponentsWiringWiring Diagram Coolant pump motor location Wiring Component Locations Cabinet & Base Description Cabinet & Base Parts List Head Head Parts List Drive Wheel Machine Labels R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com