Southbend sb1018 User Manual
For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
Model SB1018
-21-
O P E R A T I O N
Description of Controls
& Components
& Components
Refer to Figure 24 and the following
descriptions to become familiar with the basic
controls and components used to operate this
machine.
A. B
lade Tension Knob:
Adjusts the position
of the upper blade wheel to increase/decrease
blade tension.
B. Gu
ide Post Knob:
Locks the guide post in
the position set by the operator.
C. Do
wnfeed Rate Adjust Knob:
Controls
the speed at which the blade lowers into the
workpiece.
D. D
ownfeed Valve:
Controls the starting and
stopping of the headstock downfeed.
E.
ON/OFF Switch & Auto-Off Lever:
Turns
the saw motor ON and OFF.
F.
Swivel Lock Handle:
Locks the headstock
at the position set by the operator.
G.
Vise Jaw Handwheel:
Controls the vise jaw
movement.
H.
Downfeed Stop Bolt:
Adjusts to determine
the absolute bottom limit of blade travel.
I.
Fence Scale:
Indicates the angle of the vise
fence.
A
H
I
G
F
B
C
D
E
Figure 24. Front Identification.