Southbend Swivel Mast Bandsaw sb1018 - Manual (Page 35)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1018
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M A I N T E N A N C E
Machine Storage
All machinery will develop serious rust problems
and corrosion damage if it is not properly
prepared for storage. If decommissioning this
machine, use the steps in this section to ensure
that it remains in good condition.
To prepare your machine for storage or
decommission it from service:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Thoroughly clean all unpainted, bare metal
surfaces, then coat them with a light weight
grease or rust preventative. Take care to
ensure these surfaces are completely covered
but that the grease or rust preventative is
kept off of painted surfaces.
If the machine will be out of service for only
a short period of time, use a quality medium-
weight machine oil (not auto engine oil) in
place of the grease or rust preventative.
3. Loosen or remove the belt and the blade so
they do not stretch while the machine is
stored.
4. If the machine will be out of service for only
a short period of time, start the machine
once a week and run all gear-driven
components for a few minutes. This will
put a fresh coat of gear oil on the gearing
components inside the gearbox.
If it will be out of service for a long period
of time, drain, then completely fill the
gearbox with the recommended gear oil so
components above the normal oil level do
not develop rust. (Make sure to put a tag
on the controls as a reminder for the re-
commissioning process to adjust the gear oil
level before starting the machine.)
5. Completely cover the machine with a tarp
or plastic sheet that will keep out dust and
resist liquid or moisture. If machine will be
stored in/near direct sunlight, use a cover
that will block the sun's rays.
Make sure the machine is sufficiently
supported and stable so that it will not shift
during this procedure.
4. Remove the four hex bolts that secure the
gearbox cover, then remove the gearbox
cover and downfeed ram bracket.
5. Use a handheld oil pump to draw the oil out
of the gearbox, then use a rag to remove any
remaining oil and debris.
6. Add oil to the gearbox until it is
approximately half full, then replace the
gearbox cover.
Figure 44. Gear box location.
Gear Box
Hex Bolts
Gear Box
Cover
Downfeed
Ram Bracket
!
Gearbox
Items Needed Qty
Wrench 4mm .........................................................1
Mobil Spartan EP220 or ISO 220 EP Equivalent
Gear Oil ........................ Approximately 1 Pint
Handheld Oil Pump ..............................................1
Shop Rags ...............................................As needed
Wooden Blocks .......................................As needed
To change the gearbox oil:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the four hex bolts that secure the
machine to the cabinet.
3. With the help of another person, carefully
remove the saw from the stand and place
it on a workbench. Use wooden blocks to
support the machine so that the gearbox
cover is horizontal, as shown in Figure 44.