Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

2

About This Machine

2

Capabilities

2

Features

2

Identification

3

Machine Specifications

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

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

Page 3
Image 3
Southbend SB1022, SB1021 manual Table of Contents