Southbend SB1017 - Manual (Page 37)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1017
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M A I N T E N A N C E
4. 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.)
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.
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.
The downfeed stop bolt serves to stop downfeed
movement. Proper placement of the downfeed
stop bolt prevents the blade from contacting the
machine base and the auto-OFF tab from resting
on the ON/OFF toggle switch, while still allowing
the blade to move lower than the table surface to
complete the cut.
To adjust the downfeed stop bolt, loosen the lock
nut, turn the stop bolt as needed to position it as
described above, then re-tighten the lock nut.
Downfeed Stop Bolt
Figure 51. Downfeed stop bolt.
Downfeed Stop
Bolt
Lock Nut
Blade Tracking
The tracking will only need to be adjusted if the
blade rubs against the wheel shoulder or moves
more than 1 ⁄
16
" away from the shoulder.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench or Socket 14mm .......................................1
To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Position the bandsaw in the vertical position.
3. Open the wheel access cover.
4. Loosen, but do not remove the lower hex bolt
in the blade wheel tilting mechanism shown
in Figure 52.
Figure 52. Blade tracking adjustments.
Lower
Hex Bolt
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