Southbend METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW SB1019 - Manual (Page 30)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1019 O P E R A T I O N
Start and stop downfeed with the downfeed
valve. The downfeed rate is adjusted by
turning the downfeed rate adjust knob (Figure
26). Turning the knob clockwise decreases
the downfeed rate and turning the knob
counterclockwise increases the downfeed rate.
Downfeed Rate
Figure 26. Downfeed pressure adjustment.
Downfeed Rate
Adjust Knob
Downfeed
Valve
The downfeed pressure is controlled by the
spring shown in Figure 27.
To decrease downfeed pressure, turn the hex nut
clockwise to increase spring tension.
To increase downfeed pressure, turn the hex nut
counterclockwise to release spring tension.
Downfeed Pressure
Figure 27. Downfeed rate adjustment.
Spring
Hex Nut