Southbend SB1019 Benutzerhandbuch

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1019

To prolong blade life, always use a blade with 

the proper width, set, type, and pitch for each 

application. Maintain the appropriate feed rate, 

feed pressure, and blade speed and pay attention 

to the chip characteristics (Refer to the Chip 

Inspection Chart on Page 27). Keep your 

blades clean, since dirty or gummed up blades 

pass through the cutting material with much 

more resistance than clean blades, causing 

unnecessary heat.

The tips and edges of a new blade are extremely 

sharp. Cutting at too fast of a feed rate or too 

slow of a blade speed can fracture these tips 

and edges, quickly dulling the blade. Properly 

breaking-in a blade allows these sharp edges 

to wear without fracturing, thus keeping the 

blade sharp longer. Below is a typical break-in 

procedure. When using aftermarket blades, refer 

to the manufacturer's break-in procedure to keep 

from voiding the warranty.

Use the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 27  as 

a guide to evaluate the chips and ensure that the 

optimal blade speed and feed rate are being used.

1.  Choose the correct speed for the blade and 

material of the operation.

2.  Reduce the feed pressure by half for the first 

50–100 in

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 of material cut.

3.  To avoid twisting the blade when cutting, 

adjust the feed pressure when the total 

width of the blade is in the cut.

The three-speed gearbox on the model SB1019 

produces three blade speeds: 135,197, and 256 

FPM. During operation, pay attention to the 

chips being produced from the cut and compare 

them to the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 27 

to properly set the downfeed rate.

1.  Turn the bandsaw OFF and allow it to come 

to a complete stop. 

2.  Determine  the  best  speed  for  your  cut.  The  

table in Figure 24 on Page 27 is provided as 

a  rough  guideline.  Material  thickness,  type 

of blade used and if cutting fluid is used, will 

factor  into  the  correct  speed  selection.  As  a 

general  rule,  add  15%  when  using  cutting 

fluid.

3.  With  the  saw  turned  OFF,  rotate  the  speed 

control knob (Figure 23) to the desired posi-

tion.