Controls – Southbend SB1022 User Manual
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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
Model SB1021/SB1022
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O P E R A T I O N
Controls
Refer to Figures 6–8 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 bandsaw motor ON.
C.
Off
Button:
Turns the bandsaw motor OFF.
D.
Clamping Pressure Dial:
Sets the correct
amount of pressure for pressing the ends of
the blades against each other.
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 grinding wheel ON
and 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.
Welder's Lamp Switch:
Illuminates
welding station when turned ON.
Figure 6. Front controls.
J
K
A
I
H
G
F
B
C
D
E
L.
Variable Speed Handwheel:
Adjusts blade
speed from 88 to 384 FPM.
Figure 7. Variable speed handwheel.
L
M.
Blade Tensioning Handwheel:
Increases or
decreases blade tension when rotated.
N.
Guide Post Elevation Knob:
Raises or
lowers the guide post and upper blade guide
assembly.
O.
Guide Post Lock Knob:
Secures the guide
post and upper blade guide assembly in
position.
Figure 8. Blade controls.
M
N
O