Southbend METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW SB1019 - Manual (Page 36)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1019 M A I N T E N A N C E
Machine Storage
All machinery will develop serious rust problems
and corrosion damage if it is not properly
prepared for storage. If decommissioning this
machine, use the steps in this section to ensure
that it remains in good condition.
To prepare your machine for storage or
decommission it from service:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Thoroughly clean all unpainted, bare metal
surfaces, then coat them with a light weight
grease or rust preventative. Take care to
ensure these surfaces are completely covered
but that the grease or rust preventative is
kept off of painted surfaces.
If the machine will be out of service for only
a short period of time, use a quality medium-
weight machine oil (not auto engine oil) in
place of the grease or rust preventative.
3. Remove the blade so it does not stretch or
rust while the machine is stored.
4. If the machine will be out of service for only
a short period of time, start the machine
once every 2–3 months and run it in each
speed for a few minutes. This will put a fresh
coat of gear oil on the gearing components
inside the gearbox.
If it will be out of service for a long period
of time, drain, then completely fill the
gearbox with the recommended gear oil so
components above the normal oil level do
not develop rust. (Make sure to put a tag
on the controls as a reminder for the re-
commissioning process to adjust the gear oil
level before starting the machine.)
5. Completely cover the machine with a tarp
or plastic sheet that will keep out dust and
resist liquid or moisture. If machine will be
stored in/near direct sunlight, use a cover
that will block the sun's rays.
Gearbox
Items Needed Qty
Wrench 4mm .........................................................1
Mobilgear 600 XP 680 or ISO 680 Equivalent
Gear Oil (non-corrosive to brass)
...................................... Approximately 1 Pint
Drain Pan ..............................................................1
Shop Rags ...............................................As needed
Wooden Blocks .......................................As needed
To change the gearbox oil:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Fully raise the headstock and close the
downfeed knob to lock it in position, then
loosen the gearbox fill plug (Figure 37).
3. Place the drain pan under the drain plug,
then remove the drain plug to drain the oil.
4. Replace the drain plug, lower the headstock,
then add oil through the fill plug hole until
the oil level is to the center of the sight glass.
5. Replace the fill plug.
Figure 37. Gear box lubrication.
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
Sight
Glass
!