Southbend SB1017 Benutzerhandbuch

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1017

Once your machine is set up and assembled as 

previously described in this manual, it is ready to 

be connected to the power source. 

•  If you plan to use the machine at 110V,

simply plug it into a receptacle on a 110V 

circuit that meets the requirements listed on 

Page 10. 

•  If you plan to use the machine at 220V, you

will have to convert the machine for 220V. 

Refer to Electrical, beginning on Page 41.

After all preparation steps have been completed, 

the machine and its safety features must be 

tested to ensure correct operation. If you discover 

a problem with the operation of the machine or 

its safety components, do not operate it further 

until you have resolved the problem.

Note: Refer to Troubleshooting on Page 38 for 

solutions to common problems that occur with 

metal-cutting bandsaws. If you need additional 

help, contact our Tech Support at (360) 734-1540.

1.  Read and follow the safety instructions at 

the beginning of the manual, take required 

safety precautions, and make sure the 

machine is set up and adjusted properly 

2.  Clear away all tools and objects used during 

assembly and preparation.

The following list of adjustments were performed 

at the factory before your machine was shipped. 

If you find that the adjustments are not set 

according to the procedures in this manual or 
your personal preferences, re-adjust them.

•  Blade Tracking  .................................Page 35.

•   Squaring the Blade  ..........................Page 37. 

•  Blade Guide Bearings  ......................Page 36.

3.  Open the downfeed valve and allow the 

saw to travel all the way down. If the blade 

contacts the machine base or the auto-

OFF tab rests on the toggle switch, adjust 

the downfeed stop bolt as described in 

Downfeed Stop Bolt, on Page 35.

4.  Connect the machine to the power source.

5.  Put on safety glasses and secure loose 

clothing or long hair.

6.  Lift the bandsaw by the handle. Close the 

downfeed valve to prevent it from lowering.

7.  Start the bandsaw while keeping your finger 

near the ON/OFF toggle switch at all times 

during the test run. The bandsaw should run 

smoothly with little or no vibration.

— If you suspect any problems, immediately 

turn the bandsaw OFF, disconnect it from 

power, and correct the problem before 

continuing.

— If you need any help with your bandsaw 

call our Tech Support at (360) 734-1540.

8.  Open the downfeed valve to lower the saw 

through its full range of motion. When it 

reaches the bottom of its travel, it should 

turn OFF. If it does not, manually turn it 

OFF, disconnect it from power, then proceed 

immediately to Auto-Off Tab, on Page 37.