Southbend 14" METAL CUTTING BANDSAW SB1022 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Blade Care ........................................................ 24
Blade Break-In .................................................. 24
Blade Speed Chart ............................................. 25
Chip Inspection Chart ....................................... 25
Positioning Guide Post ...................................... 26
Adjusting Blade Guides ..................................... 26
Tilting Table ....................................................... 28
Blade Welding .................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 32
Maintenance Schedule ....................................... 32
Cleaning ............................................................. 32
Dressing Grinding Wheel .................................. 32
Lubrication ......................................................... 33
V-Belts ................................................................ 34
Speed Hub Belts ................................................ 34
Sprocket Drive Belt ........................................... 34
Air Pump Belt ................................................... 34
Dressing Rubber Tires ....................................... 34
SERVICE........................................................................... 35
Blade Tracking ................................................... 35
Table Calibration ............................................... 35
Guide Post Alignment........................................ 36
Pinion Gear Backlash ........................................ 37
Leadscrew End Play .......................................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 38
ELECTRICAL ................................................................... 42
Electrical Safety Instructions ........................... 42
Wiring Overview ................................................ 43
SB1021/2 Control Panel & Welding Unit ......... 44
SB1021 110V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord . 45
SB1021 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord . 46
SB1022 220V Electrical Panel, Motor & Cord . 47
Electrical Component Pictures.......................... 48
PARTS................................................................................ 49
Lower Frame ...................................................... 49
Drive System ...................................................... 51
Upper Frame ...................................................... 53
Table & Tensioning System .............................. 55
Electrical Cabinet .............................................. 57
Welder & Control Panel .................................... 58
Machine Labels .................................................. 60
WARRANTY & RETURNS .......................................... 61
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
About This Machine ............................................. 2
Capabilities ......................................................... 2
Features .............................................................. 2
Identification ........................................................ 3
Machine Specifications ........................................ 4
SAFETY ................................................................................8
Understanding Risks of Machinery .................... 8
Basic Machine Safety .......................................... 8
Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety ...... 10
PREPARATION .............................................................. 11
Preparation Overview ........................................ 11
Things You'll Need ............................................. 11
Unpacking .......................................................... 11
Cleaning & Protecting ....................................... 12
Location .............................................................. 13
Lifting & Moving ................................................ 14
Leveling & Mounting ......................................... 14
Leveling ............................................................ 14
Bolting to Concrete Floors .................................. 15
Machine Mounts ................................................ 15
Assembly ............................................................ 15
Initial Lubrication ............................................. 15
Inspections & Adjustments ............................... 15
Power Connection .............................................. 16
220V Conversion for SB1021 .............................. 16
SB1021 110V (Prewired) Power Source .............. 16
SB1021 (220V) Power Source ............................. 16
SB1022 (220V 3-Phase) Power Source ................ 16
Test Run ............................................................. 17
OPERATION .................................................................... 18
Operation Overview ........................................... 18
Controls .............................................................. 19
Blade Selection ................................................... 20
Blade Terminology ............................................. 20
Blade Length ..................................................... 20
Blade Width ...................................................... 20
Tooth Set ........................................................... 21
Tooth Type ........................................................ 21
Blade Pitch (TPI) ............................................... 22
Blade Changes ................................................... 23
Blade Tensioning ............................................... 23
Blade Breakage .................................................. 24
Blade Care & Break-In ...................................... 24