For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

O P E R A T I O N

Model SB1021/SB1022

Controls

L.Variable Speed Handwheel: Adjusts blade speed from 88 to 384 FPM.

Refer to Figures 68and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls of this machine.

A.Motor Light: Lights when the ON button is pressed and there is power to the machine.

B.On Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON.

C.Off Button: Turns the bandsaw motor OFF.

D.Clamping Pressure Dial: Sets the correct amount of pressure for pressing the ends of the blades against each other.

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Figure 7. Variable speed handwheel.

E.Welding Clamp: Holds a segment of the bandsaw blade to be welded.

F.Lock Lever: Secures bandsaw blade for welding operations when rotated up.

G.Grinder Switch: Turns grinding wheel ON and OFF.

H.Shear Lever: Cuts the bandsaw blade.

I.Welding Button: Activates the process of fusing the two blades together.

J.Annealing Button: Heats up the blade joint, then allows it to cool in a gradual manner to establish weld strength.

K.Welder's Lamp Switch: Illuminates welding station when turned ON.

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Figure 6. Front controls.

M.Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases or decreases blade tension when rotated.

N.Guide Post Elevation Knob: Raises or lowers the guide post and upper blade guide assembly.

O.Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures the guide post and upper blade guide assembly in position.

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Figure 8. Blade controls.

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Southbend SB1022, SB1021 manual Controls, Variable speed handwheel