Southbend Swivel Mast Bandsaw sb1018 - Manual (Page 21)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1018
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P R E P A R A T I O N
Test Run
After all preparation steps have been completed,
the machine and its safety features must be
tested to ensure correct operation. If you discover
a problem with the operation of the machine or
its safety components, do not operate it further
until you have resolved the problem.
Note: Refer to Troubleshooting on Page 38
for solutions to common problems that may
occur with metal-cutting bandsaws. If you need
additional help, contact our Tech Support at
(360) 734-1540.
To test run your machine:
1. Read and follow the safety instructions at
the beginning of the manual, take the re-
quired safety precautions, and make sure the
machine is set up properly.
2. Clear away all tools and objects used during
assembly and preparation.
3. Open the downfeed valve (Figure 23) and
allow the headstock to travel all the way
down. If the blade contacts the machine
base, adjust the downfeed stop bolt as
described in Downfeed Stop Bolt, on Page
37.
Inspections &
Adjustments
The following list of adjustments were performed
at the factory before your machine was shipped.
If you find that the adjustments are not set
according to the procedures in this manual or
your personal preferences, re-adjust them.
• Blade Tracking ..................................Page 34
• Squaring the Blade ...........................Page 35
• Blade Guide Bearings .......................Page 35
4. Connect the machine to the power source.
5. Put on safety glasses and secure loose
clothing or long hair.
6. Lift the headstock by the handle to the
raised position, then close the downfeed
valve to prevent it from lowering.
7. Start the bandsaw while keeping your
finger near the ON/OFF switch at all times
during the test run. The bandsaw should run
smoothly with little or no vibration.
— If you suspect any problems, immediately
turn the bandsaw OFF, disconnect it from
power, and correct the problem before
continuing.
— If you need any help with your bandsaw
call our Tech Support at (360) 734-1540.
8. Open the downfeed valve to lower the saw
through its full range of motion. When it
reaches the bottom of its travel, it should
turn OFF. If it does not, manually turn it
OFF, disconnect it from power, then re-
adjust the auto-OFF lever, by performing
Steps 3–6 on Page 37.
Figure 23. Downfeed valve location.
Downfeed
Valve