Southbend METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW SB1019 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Tooth Type ........................................................22
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................23
Blade Changes ...................................................24
Blade Tension .....................................................25
Blade Breakage ..................................................25
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................26
Blade Care ........................................................26
Blade Break-In ..................................................26
Blade Speed ........................................................26
Blade Speed Chart .............................................27
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................27
Downfeed Rate ...................................................28
Downfeed Pressure ............................................28
Angle Cuts ..........................................................29
Cuts to the Right ...............................................29
Cuts to the Left .................................................29
Blade Guide ........................................................30
Workpiece Holding .............................................30
Vise Quick Release.............................................30
Cutting Fluid ......................................................31
Cutting Fluid System ........................................31
Operation Tips ...................................................32
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 33
Maintenance Schedule .......................................33
Cleaning .............................................................33
Lubrication .........................................................33
Gearbox .............................................................34
Machine Storage ................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 35
SERVICE...........................................................................38
Blade Tracking ...................................................38
Blade Guide Bearings ........................................39
Squaring the Blade ............................................39
Adjusting Angle Stops .......................................40
ELECTRICAL ................................................................... 41
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................41
220V Conversion ................................................42
Wiring Diagram .................................................43
Wiring Component Locations ............................44
PARTS................................................................................ 45
Cabinet & Base ..................................................45
Motor & Head .....................................................47
Blade Guide Assemblies ....................................49
Gearbox ..............................................................50
Machine Labels ..................................................52
WARRANTY & RETURNS .......................................... 53
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
About This Machine .............................................2
Capabilities .........................................................2
Features ..............................................................2
Identification ........................................................3
Machine Specifications ........................................4
SAFETY ................................................................................6
Understanding Risks of Machinery ....................6
Basic Machine Safety ..........................................6
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety ......................8
PREPARATION .................................................................9
Preparation Overview ..........................................9
Things You'll Need ...............................................9
Power Supply Requirements ...............................9
Availability ..........................................................9
Full-Load Current Rating ....................................9
Circuit Information ............................................10
Circuit Requirements for 110V ...........................10
Circuit Requirements for 220V ...........................10
Grounding Requirements ...................................10
Extension Cords ................................................11
Unpacking ..........................................................11
Inventory ............................................................11
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................12
Location ..............................................................13
Physical Environment ........................................13
Electrical Installation ........................................13
Lighting ............................................................13
Weight Load ......................................................13
Space Allocation ................................................13
Lifting & Moving ................................................14
Leveling & Mounting .........................................14
Leveling ............................................................14
Bolting to Concrete Floors ..................................15
Machine Mounts ................................................15
Machine Setup ...................................................16
Power Connection ..............................................17
Test Run .............................................................18
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................18
OPERATION .................................................................... 19
Operation Overview ...........................................19
Description of Controls & Components ............20
Blade Selection ...................................................21
Blade Terminology .............................................21
Blade Length .....................................................21
Blade Width ......................................................21
Tooth Set ...........................................................22