Southbend SB1040 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
OPERATION .................................................................... 22
Operation Overview ........................................... 22
Controls .............................................................. 23
Blade Selection ................................................... 24
Blade Terminology ............................................. 24
Blade Length ..................................................... 24
Blade Width ...................................................... 24
Tooth Set ........................................................... 25
Tooth Type ........................................................ 25
Blade Pitch (TPI) ............................................... 26
Blade Changes ................................................... 27
Blade Tension ..................................................... 27
Blade Breakage .................................................. 28
Blade Care & Break-In ...................................... 28
Blade Care ........................................................ 28
Blade Break-In .................................................. 28
Blade Speed Chart ............................................. 29
Chip Inspection Chart ....................................... 29
Positioning Guide Post ...................................... 30
Adjusting Blade Guides ..................................... 30
Tilting Table ....................................................... 32
Blade Welding .................................................... 32
Circle Cutting Jig ............................................... 36
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 37
Maintenance Schedule ....................................... 37
Cleaning ............................................................. 37
Dressing Grinding Wheel .................................. 37
Lubrication ......................................................... 38
V-Belts ................................................................ 39
Speed Hub Belts ................................................ 39
Sprocket Drive Belt ........................................... 39
Air Pump Belt ................................................... 39
Dressing Rubber Tires ....................................... 39
Machine Storage ................................................ 40
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................3
About This Machine ............................................. 3
Capabilities ......................................................... 3
Features .............................................................. 3
Identification ........................................................ 4
Machine Specifications ........................................ 5
SAFETY ................................................................................9
Understanding Risks of Machinery .................... 9
Basic Machine Safety .......................................... 9
Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety ...... 11
PREPARATION .............................................................. 12
Preparation Overview ........................................ 12
Things You'll Need ............................................. 12
Power Supply Requirements ............................. 13
Availability ........................................................ 13
Full-Load Current Rating .................................. 13
Circuit Information ............................................ 13
SB1040 Circuit Requirements at 110V .............. 13
SB1040 Circuit Requirements at 220V .............. 13
SB1041 Circuit Requirements ............................ 14
Grounding Requirements ................................... 14
Extension Cords ................................................ 15
Unpacking .......................................................... 15
Inventory ............................................................ 15
Cleaning & Protecting ....................................... 16
Location .............................................................. 17
Lifting & Moving ................................................ 18
Securing to Floor ................................................ 18
Bolting to Concrete Floors .................................. 18
Machine Mounts ................................................ 19
Assembly ............................................................ 19
Initial Lubrication ............................................. 19
Power Connection .............................................. 20
220V Conversion for SB1040 .............................. 20
Correcting Phase Polarity (SB1041 Only) ........... 20
Test Run ............................................................. 21
Inspections & Adjustments ............................... 21