Southbend SB1040, SB1041 owner manual Above 3⁄8 Blade ⁄4-3⁄8 Blade

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1040/SB1041

Note: To make a proper blade weld, the ends of the blade must be evenly butted together during the welding process. If necessary, use the grinder to square up the ends or remove any teeth that are in the welding zone (see Figures 29–30).

Figure 29. Using the grinder to square up the blade

end.

Welding Zone

Grind Off

Figure 30. Blade ends and welding zone.

5.Loosen the welding clamps by pulling the lock levers down.

6.Position the back of one blade end evenly against the back of the welding clamp so that the end is midway between the two clamps, then rotate the lock lever as far up as possible to hold the blade end in place (see Figure 31).

Blade	Welding
	Clamp
End
	Lock Lever

Figure 31. Blade end properly position in welding

clamp and locked in place.

7.Use the illustration in Figure 32 and set the correct clamping pressure setting for width of the blade.

Note: The clamping pressure presses the blade ends together to help form a strong weld. The pressure scale is an approximation only. If you have difficulty getting satisfactory welds, experiment by increasing or decreasing this pressure.

For good metal-to-metal contact between the welding clamps and the blade, make sure the blade material and the clamps are free from any debris or flashing before each use.

3.To ensure correct electrical continuity while welding, use mineral spirits to clean off all oil and debris from the first 6" of each end of the blade.

4.Set the clamping pressure to 0" with the clamping pressure dial.

Above 3⁄8" Blade

1⁄4"-3⁄8" Blade

Clamping	Up to
Pressure
Dial	1⁄4" Blade

Figure 32. Blade clamping settings.

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