SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

O P E R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Head Movement

The head tilts 45° back and forth, and rotates 90° left and right, as shown in Figures 21–22.

45°

Always lock the head firmly in place after tilting or rotating it. Unexpected movement of the head during operations could cause damage to the cutter or workpiece.

Tool Needed

Qty

Wrench 19mm

....................................................... 1

Tilting Head

1.DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the three tilt lock bolts on the right side of the ram adapter shown in Figure 23.

Figure 21. Head tilts 45° back-and-forth.

90°

Tilt Bolt

!

Figure 22. Head tilts 90° left-and-right.

Lock Bolts

Figure 23. Head tilting controls.

3.Use one hand to apply pressure to the head in the direction of rotation, then slowly rotate the tilt bolt. Rotating this bolt clockwise will tilt the head back.

4.When the head is in the correct position for your operation, re-tighten all three lock bolts.

-32-

Page 34
Image 34
Southbend SB1025, SB1026, SB1024 owner manual Head Movement, Tilting Head