Southbend Swivel Mast Bandsaw sb1018 - Manual (Page 31)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1018
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O P E R A T I O N
The downfeed valve starts and stops headstock
downfeed.
The downfeed rate is adjusted by turning the
downfeed rate adjust knob (Figure 37). Turning
the knob clockwise decreases the downfeed rate
and turning the knob counterclockwise increases
the downfeed rate.
Downfeed Rate
Figure 37. Downfeed rate controls.
Downfeed Rate
Adjust Knob
Downfeed
Valve
During operation, pay attention to the chips
being produced from the cut and compare them
to the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 28 to
properly set the downfeed rate.
Angle Cuts
The headstock can be swiveled to cut angles
0°–45° to the right and 0°–60° to the left for a
total swing of 105°
Cuts to the Right
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the lock handle shown in Figure
38, then swivel the headstock to the desired
angle, using the angle scale as a guide.
Figure 38. Swivel base.
Swivel Lock
Handle
Angle Scale
!
3. Move the saw through its full range of
motion to make sure the blade will not
contact the vise during operation, then
tighten the swivel lock handle.