Southbend SB1020 - Manual (Page 40)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1020 S E R V I C E
To adjust the headstock travel switch:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Fully lower the headstock by opening the
downfeed valve. Allow it to come to a stop on
its own (see Downfeed Stop Bolt on this
page for more details).
3. Loosen the Phillips head screws that secure
the blade travel limit switch shown in
Figure 44.
To adjust the downfeed stop bolt:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Adjust the downfeed stop bolt and jam nut
shown in Figure 46 with a 14mm wrench, so
the bandsaw blade teeth are just below the
table surface when the cut is complete.
3. Tighten the jam nut against the base to pre-
vent the stop bolt from loosening during use.
Downfeed Stop Bolt
Figure 45. Blade stop limit switch
(viewed from above).
phillip Head
Screws
Limit
Switch
4. Slide the switch away from the control panel
column to make sure it releases, then slowly
slide it back towards the column just until
you hear the switch click. Hold it in this
position, then re-tighten the Phillips head
screws.
5. Lift the headstock, then allow it to lower
on its own, adjusting the feed rate knob if
necessary. Listen for a click from the switch
when the headstock reaches the bottom of
its travel. If the switch does not click, repeat
Steps 3–4, slightly adjusting the switch
slightly towards the control panel column.
The Model SB1020 has an adjustable stop bolt to
prevent the blade from contacting the table when
the headstock reaches the bottom of its travel. If
the blade contacts the table, or if the blade does
not travel far enough to complete the cut, this
bolt will have to be adjusted.
Figure 46. Adjusting downfeed stop bolt.
Downfeed Stop Bolt