Southbend sb1018 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1018

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3.  With the headstock fully lowered, loosen the 

12mm stop bolt and jam nut shown in Fig-

ure 52.

4.  Push down on the OFF button lever so the 

button is completely depressed.

5.  While keeping the lever held down, use your 

fingers to turn the stop bolt until the head 

touches the auto-off lever.

6.  Back off the stop bolt a 

1

⁄

2

 turn, then tighten 

the jam nut against the stop bracket without 

turning the stop bolt.

2.  Adjust the downfeed stop bolt and jam nut 

with a 14mm wrench (see Figure 51), so the 

bandsaw blade teeth are just below the table 

surface when the headstock is fully lowered 

(refer to Downfeed Rate on Page 29 for 

instructions on how to lower the headstock).

If the motor stops before the cut is complete, or 

the blade comes into contact with the cast-iron 

base, the downfeed stop bolt and OFF button 

lever wil need to be adjusted.

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!