Table of Contents
Blade Care ........................................................24
Blade Break-In ..................................................24
Blade Speed Chart .............................................25
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................25
Positioning Guide Post ......................................26
Adjusting Blade Guides .....................................26
Tilting Table .......................................................28
Blade Welding ....................................................28
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 32
Maintenance Schedule .......................................32
Cleaning .............................................................32
Dressing Grinding Wheel ..................................32
Lubrication .........................................................33
V-Belts ................................................................34
Speed Hub Belts ................................................34
Sprocket Drive Belt ...........................................34
Air Pump Belt ...................................................34
Dressing Rubber Tires .......................................34
SERVICE........................................................................... 35
Blade Tracking ...................................................35
Table Calibration ...............................................35
Guide Post Alignment........................................36
Pinion Gear Backlash ........................................37
Leadscrew End Play ..........................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................38
ELECTRICAL ...................................................................42
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................42
Wiring Overview ................................................43
SB1021/2 Control Panel & Welding Unit .........44
SB1021 110V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord .45
SB1021 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord .46
SB1022 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord .47
Electrical Component Pictures..........................48
PARTS................................................................................49
Lower Frame ......................................................49
Drive System ......................................................51
Upper Frame ......................................................53
Table & Tensioning System ..............................55
Electrical Cabinet ..............................................57
Welder & Control Panel ....................................58
Machine Labels ..................................................60
WARRANTY & RETURNS ..........................................61
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
About This Machine .............................................2
Capabilities .........................................................2
Features ..............................................................2
Identiļ¬cation ........................................................3
Machine Speciļ¬cations ........................................4
SAFETY ................................................................................8
Understanding Risks of Machinery ....................8
Basic Machine Safety ..........................................8
Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety ......10
PREPARATION ..............................................................11
Preparation Overview ........................................11
Things You'll Need .............................................11
Unpacking ..........................................................11
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................12
Location ..............................................................13
Lifting & Moving ................................................14
Leveling & Mounting .........................................14
Leveling ............................................................14
Bolting to Concrete Floors ..................................15
Machine Mounts ................................................15
Assembly ............................................................15
Initial Lubrication .............................................15
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................15
Power Connection ..............................................16
220V Conversion for SB1021 ..............................16
SB1021 110V (Prewired) Power Source ..............16
SB1021 (220V) Power Source .............................16
SB1022 (220V 3-Phase) Power Source ................16
Test Run .............................................................17
OPERATION ....................................................................18
Operation Overview ...........................................18
Controls ..............................................................19
Blade Selection ...................................................20
Blade Terminology .............................................20
Blade Length .....................................................20
Blade Width ......................................................20
Tooth Set ...........................................................21
Tooth Type ........................................................21
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................22
Blade Changes ...................................................23
Blade Tensioning ...............................................23
Blade Breakage ..................................................24
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................24