Southbend SB1023 Grinder User Manual


 
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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
Model SB1023
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
To keep this machine in the best operating
condition, make sure to complete the follow-
ing maintenance items within the minimum
intervals listed below.
Daily:
• Checkforandcorrectloosemountingbolts.
Check for and correct damaged or cracked
grinding wheel.
Check for and correct worn or damaged
wires.
• Clean and protect table.
• Vacuum metal shavings from machine.
Correct any other unsafe condition.
Bi-weekly
Remove the table, clean and relubricate the
ways, ball bearings, and rack and pinion.
Lubricate the column grease fitting with two
pumps of grease.
Lubricate the table cross way grease fitting
with two pumps of grease.
Clean and grease all three leadscrews.
Always disconnect
machine from power before
performing maintenance or
serious personal injury may
result.
!
Lubrication
If this machine is used in a heavy industrial
setting, or in a dirty or damp environment,
increase the lubrication intervals.
To lubricate your machine:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Clean the upper column leadscrew section
with mineral spirits, dry with a rag, and
relubricate with any standard machine or
multipurpose grade grease (Figure 37).
Figure 37. Upper column leadscrew and grease fitting.
3. Wipe the column grease fitting clean (see
Figure 37) and pump the fitting with two or
three pumps of grease. Wipe off any grease
that bleeds through the seams.
Grease Fitting
Leadscrew
Maintenance