Southbend South Bend SB1027 - Manual (Page 43)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1027
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M A I N T E N A N C E
Maintenance Schedule
Always disconnect
machine from power before
performing maintenance or
serious personal injury may
result.
!
Machine Storage
Each operator of this machine is responsible
for ensuring proper care of the equipment. We
strongly recommend that all operators make
a habit of following the daily maintenance
procedures.
For optimum performance from this machine,
this maintenance schedule must be strictly
followed. Use the Monthly Maintenance Chart
on Page 42 to ensure this is done.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below shut the machine down immediately,
disconnect it from power, and fix the problem
before continuing operations.
• Loose mounting bolts or fasteners.
• Worn, frayed, cracked, or damaged wires.
• Emergency STOP button not working
correctly.
• Missing belt guards.
• Reduction in braking speed or efficiency.
• Coolant not flowing correctly.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Before Beginning Operations
• Make sure the electric box door is closed and
properly latched.
• Turn the spindle direction switch to the
STOP (middle) position and the speed dial
all the way counterclockwise to prevent high-
speed spindle startup when connected to
power (see Page 26).
• Move the downfeed selector to the manual
(forward) position to prevent the spindle
from unexpectedly downfeeding when
rotation is started (see Page 35).
• Make sure the X-axis power feed is turned
OFF to prevent unintentional table
movement when connected to power (see
Page 28).
• Check the coolant reservoir in the base. Fill
or clean out if necessary (see Page 48).
• Perform the lubrication tasks as directed in
the Lubrication section on Page 43.
• Check table movement in all three axes for
loose/tight gibs. Adjust the gibs if necessary
(see Page 50).
Daily, After Operations
• Push the emergency STOP button, turn the
main power switch to the OFF position, and
disconnect the machine from power.
• Vacuum/clean all chips and swarf from table,
slides, and base.
• Wipe down all unpainted or machined
surfaces with a good quality rust
preventative.