Southbend sb1018 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1018

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Review the following tips to help you safely and 

effectively operate your bandsaw and get the 

maximum life out of your saw blades.

•  Use the work stop to quickly and accurately

cut multiple pieces of stock to the same 

length.

•  Allow the blade to reach full speed before

engaging the workpiece. Never start a cut 

with the blade in contact with the workpiece.

•  Pay attention to the chips produced by the

cutting operation and use their appearance 

to fine-tune the blade speed, feed speed, 

and pressure (refer to the Chip Inspection 

Chart on Page 28).

•  Wait until the blade has completely stopped

before removing the workpiece from the vise, 

and avoid touching the cut end—it could be 

very hot!

2.  Loosen the knob shown in Figure 42 and 

slide the blade guide to within 

1

⁄

2

" of the 

workpiece, then re-tighten the knob.

4.  Slide the work stop onto the work stop rod 

and tighten the stop set screw.

The work stop allows you to repeat cuts at the 

same length.

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.  Insert the work stop rod approximately 

3

⁄

4

" 

into the vise base.

3.  Tighten the base set screw (Figure 41).

The upper blade guide should be positioned to 

within approximately 

1

⁄

4

" of the workpiece for 

all cutting operations. The support provided by 

keeping the blade guides close ensures straight 

cuts by keeping the blade from twisting and 

drifting off the cut line.

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!