Southbend SB1020

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1020

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Main Customer Service Updates Scope of Manual Manual Feedback table of Contents About this Machine Capabilities Features identication -4- Model SB1020 iNtRODUCtiON Machine Specications www.southbendlathe.com Machine Specications Model SB1020 9" x 12" Horizontal Bandsaw P.O. Box 2027, Bellingham, WA 98227 U.S.A. PHONE: (360) 734-1540 South Bend Lathe Co. -5- Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine Safety Page Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety preparation Overview the typical preparation process is as follows: things You'll Need For Lifting For Machine Setup Circuit Requirements for 110V Circuit information Circuit Requirements for 220V grounding Requirements For 110V Connection (prewired) Unpacking inventory Extension Cords Cleaning & protecting Before cleaning, gather the following: Basic steps for removing rust preventative: physical Environment Electrical installation Lighting Weight Load Space Allocation Location Weight Load Space Allocation Physical Environment Electrical Installation Lifting & Moving Leveling & Mounting Leveling Bolting to Concrete Floors Machine Mounts Machine Setup to set up the machine: power Connection test Run to test run your machine: inspections & Adjustments Operation Overview operator does the following: Description of Controls & Components Blade Selection Blade terminology Blade Length Blade Width tooth Set Variable pitch (Vp): Variable pitch with positive Rake: Hook or Claw: Skip or Skip tooth: Blade pitch (tpi) to select the correct blade pitch: Blade Changes to change the blade on the bandsaw: Blade tension to tension the blade on the bandsaw: Blade Breakage the most common causes of avoidable blade breakage are: Blade Care & Break-in Blade Care Blade Break-in to properly break-in a new blade: Downfeed Rate Chip inspection Chart Blade Speed Chart Angle Cuts Work Stop Cuts to the Right Cuts to the Left Blade guide to adjust the blade guide: Vise Quick Release Workpiece Holding Cutting Fluid System to use the cutting uid system: Cutting Fluid Operation tips NOTICE ACCESSORiES Accessories Maintenance Schedule ! Daily Monthly Yearly Cleaning Machine Storage to prepare your machine for storage or decommission it from service: gearbox to change the gearbox oil: -34- -35- -36- Model SB1020 tROUBLESHOOtiNg Blade Brush Angle Stops to adjust the blade brush: to adjust the angle stops: to adjust the blade tension switch: Limit Switches to adjust the headstock travel switch: to adjust the downfeed stop bolt: Downfeed Stop Bolt Squaring Blade to square the blade to the table: Page Electrical Safety instructions WIRING D IAGRAM COLOR KEY NOTICE: to convert the Model SB1020 to 220V: 220V Conversion Motor (Prewired 110) Motor (Rewired for 220V) Motor (Prewired 110) -44- Electrical Box Wiring Diagram Wiring 1 to page 45 -45- REWIRED FOR 220V Components Wiring Diagram Wiring Component Locations -47- Cabinet & Base -48- Model SB1020 pARtS Cabinet & Base parts List -49- Head -50- Model SB1020 pARtS Head parts List -51- Machine Labels WARRANtY