Southbend Swivel Mast Bandsaw sb1018 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Blade Changes ...................................................25
Blade Tension .....................................................26
Blade Breakage ..................................................26
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................27
Blade Care ........................................................27
Blade Break-In ..................................................27
Blade Speed ........................................................27
Blade Speed Chart .............................................28
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................28
Downfeed Rate ...................................................29
Angle Cuts ..........................................................29
Cuts to the Right ...............................................29
Cuts to the Left .................................................30
Vise .....................................................................30
Work Stop ...........................................................31
Blade Guide ........................................................31
Operation Tips ...................................................31
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 32
Maintenance Schedule .......................................32
Cleaning .............................................................32
Lubrication .........................................................32
Gearbox .............................................................33
Machine Storage ................................................33
SERVICE...........................................................................34
Blade Tracking ...................................................34
Blade Guide Bearings ........................................35
Squaring Blade ..................................................35
V-Belt ..................................................................36
Downfeed Stop ...................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................38
ELECTRICAL ................................................................... 41
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................41
220V Conversion ................................................42
Wiring Diagram .................................................43
Wiring Component Locations ............................44
PARTS................................................................................ 45
Base & Cabinet Stand .......................................45
Head & Vise .......................................................47
Motor & Blade Guides .......................................49
Switch .................................................................51
Machine Labels ..................................................52
WARRANTY & RETURNS .......................................... 53
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
About This Machine .............................................2
Capabilities .........................................................2
Features ..............................................................2
Identification ........................................................3
Machine Specifications ........................................4
SAFETY ................................................................................6
Understanding Risks of Machinery ....................6
Basic Machine Safety ..........................................6
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety ......................8
PREPARATION .................................................................9
Preparation Overview ..........................................9
Things You'll Need ...............................................9
Power Supply Requirements ...............................9
Availability ..........................................................9
Full-Load Current Rating ....................................9
Circuit Information ............................................10
Circuit Requirements for 110V ...........................10
Circuit Requirements for 220V ...........................10
Grounding Requirements ...................................10
Extension Cords ................................................11
Unpacking ..........................................................11
Inventory ............................................................11
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................13
Location ..............................................................14
Physical Environment ........................................14
Electrical Installation ........................................14
Lighting ............................................................14
Weight Load ......................................................14
Space Allocation ................................................14
Assembly ............................................................15
Power Connection ..............................................18
Test Run .............................................................19
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................19
OPERATION .................................................................... 20
Operation Overview ...........................................20
Description of Controls & Components ............21
Blade Selection ...................................................22
Blade Terminology .............................................22
Blade Length .....................................................22
Blade Width ......................................................22
Tooth Set ...........................................................23
Tooth Type ........................................................23
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................24