Southbend SB1017 Saw User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Blade Tension .....................................................25
Blade Breakage ..................................................25
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................26
Blade Care ........................................................26
Blade Break-In ..................................................26
Blade Speed ........................................................26
Blade Speed Chart .............................................27
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................27
Downfeed Pressure ............................................28
Downfeed Rate ...................................................28
Work Stop ...........................................................28
Vise .....................................................................29
Blade Guide ........................................................30
Vertical Cutting .................................................30
Operation Tips ...................................................31
Horizontal Cutting.............................................31
Vertical Cutting .................................................31
ACCESSORIES ..............................................................32
Accessories .........................................................32
MAINTENANCE .............................................................33
Maintenance Schedule .......................................33
Cleaning .............................................................33
Lubrication .........................................................33
Gearbox .............................................................33
V-Belt Replacement ...........................................34
Machine Storage ................................................34
Downfeed Stop Bolt ...........................................35
Blade Tracking ...................................................35
Blade Guide Bearings ........................................36
Squaring Blade ..................................................37
Auto-OFF Tab ....................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................38
ELECTRICAL ...................................................................41
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................41
220V Conversion ................................................42
Wiring Diagram .................................................43
PARTS................................................................................44
Table ...................................................................44
Cabinet Stand ....................................................45
Head ...................................................................46
Motor & Blade Guides .......................................48
Switch .................................................................50
Machine Labels ..................................................51
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
Required for Setup ...............................................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 ..........................................................12
Inventory ............................................................12
Assembly ............................................................13
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................16
Location ..............................................................17
Physical Environment ........................................17
Electrical Installation ........................................17
Lighting ............................................................17
Weight Load ......................................................17
Space Allocation ................................................17
Power Connection ..............................................18
Test Run .............................................................18
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................18
OPERATION ....................................................................19
Operation Overview ...........................................19
Controls ..............................................................20
Blade Selection ...................................................21
Blade Terminology .............................................21
Blade Length .....................................................21
Blade Width ......................................................21
Tooth Set ...........................................................22
Tooth Type ........................................................22
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................23
Blade Changes ...................................................24