Southbend SB1040 - Manual (Page 25)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1040/SB1041
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O P E R A T I O N
Controls
Refer to Figures 10–12 and 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 main motor ON.
C . OFF Button: Turns the main motor OFF.
D. Clamping Pressure Dial: Sets the correct
amount of pressure for pressing the ends of
the blades against each other when welding.
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 grinder ON/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. Blade Speed Display: Displays the current
blade speed in Feet Per Minute (FPM).
Figure 10. Front controls.
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L. Welder's Lamp Switch: Illuminates
welding station when turned ON.
M. Variable Speed Handwheel: Adjusts blade
speed from 88 to 384 FPM.
Figure 11. Variable speed handwheel.
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N. Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases or
decreases blade tension when rotated.
O. Guide Post Elevation Knob: Raises or
lowers the guide post and upper blade guide
assembly.
P. Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures the guide
post and upper blade guide assembly in
position.
Figure 12. Blade controls.
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