Southbend sb1018 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1018

•  Check/correct loose mounting bolts.

•  Check/correct damaged or dull saw blade.

•  Check/correct worn or damaged wires.

•  Clean/protect table.

•  Clean metal chips from upper and lower

wheel areas, and empty the chip chute.

•  Correct any other unsafe condition.

•  Check for V-belt tension, damage, or wear.

•  Lubricate all components outlined in this 

section, with the exception of the gearbox.

•  Lubricate gearbox.

Use a brush and a shop vacuum to remove chips 

and other debris from the machine. Keep the

non-painted surfaces rust-free with a quality rust 

preventative.

Periodically, remove the blade and thoroughly 

clean all metal chips or built-up grease from the 

wheel surfaces and blade housing.

Before applying lubricant, wipe the area clean for 

best results.

A.  Blade Tension Mechanism: Open the main 

blade guard, and apply a few drops of oil on 

the tension knob lead screw.

B.  Blade and Guides: Apply a few drops of 

light machine oil on the blade and the blade 

guides daily.

C.  Gear Box: Change the gear oil annually 

(Page 33).

D.  Table and Machined Surfaces: Keep bare

metal surfaces rust-free with regular 

applications of a quality rust preventative. 

For long term storage you may want to 

consider products like Boeshield T-9™.

E.  Vise Leadscrew: Clean the leadscrew, 

then paint it with multi-purpose grease as 

needed.

For optimum performance from your machine, 

follow this maintenance schedule and refer to 

any specific instructions given in this section.