Southbend SB1020 - Manual (Page 38)

SERViCE
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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1020 S E R V I C E
Blade Brush Angle Stops
The Model SB1020 has a blade brush to help
keep metal chips off the blade wheels. It will
wear over time and require re-adjustment when
it no longer contacts the blade.
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm .................................................1
To adjust the blade brush:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the button head cap screws shown in
Figure 41.
The swivel base is equipped with three angle
stops to provide quick adjustments to 60° to the
left, 0°, and 45 to the right°. If cuts made using
these stops are not sufficiently accurate, the
stops will need to be adjusted.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench 12mm .......................................................1
To adjust the angle stops:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Rotate the headstock to the right
approximately 10°, engage the 0° angle stop
(Figure 40) by flipping it up, then rotate the
headstock to the left until it stops against
the 0° stop. Tighten the headstock lock lever.
Figure 39. Blade brush adjustments.
Blade Brush
Button
Head Cap
Screws
Figure 40. 0° Angle stop.
0° Stop Bolt
3. Slide the blade brush bracket as needed so
the blade extends approximately 1 ⁄
8
" into the
bristles of the brush. Hold the bracket in
position, then re-tighten the button head cap
screws.
Figure 41. Testing vise/blade squareness.
Stationary Jaw
Movable
Jaw
Square
Blade
Vise
45° R 60° L
3. Lower the headstock, then place a square
flat on the table and against both the
stationary jaw and the blade, as shown in
Figure 41.