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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1018
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SERVICE
3. With the headstock fully lowered, loosen the
12mm stop bolt and jam nut shown in Fig-
ure 52.
4. Push down on the OFF button lever so the
button is completely depressed.
5. While keeping the lever held down, use your
fingers to turn the stop bolt until the head
touches the auto-off lever.
6. Back off the stop bolt a
1
⁄2 turn, then tighten
the jam nut against the stop bracket without
turning the stop bolt.
Figure 52. OFF button lever and stop bolt.
Stop Bolt and
Jam Nut
OFF Button
2. Adjust the downfeed stop bolt and jam nut
with a 14mm wrench (see Figure 51), so the
bandsaw blade teeth are just below the table
surface when the headstock is fully lowered
(refer to Downfeed Rate on Page 29 for
instructions on how to lower the headstock).
Figure 51. Adjusting downfeed stop bolt.
If the motor stops before the cut is complete, or
the blade comes into contact with the cast-iron
base, the downfeed stop bolt and OFF button
lever wil need to be adjusted.
To adjust the downfeed stop bolt and OFF
button lever:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
Downfeed Stop
OFF Button
Lever