Southbend SB1025 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
SB1024/SB1025/SB1026
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not 
start or a breaker 
trips.
1.
Emergency stop button is pushed in 
or is at fault.
1.
Rotate the button clockwise until it pops out; 
replace if necessary.
2.
Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired 
incorrectly.
2.
Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3.
Power supply is switch OFF or is 
at fault.
3.
Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and 
main power supply is switched ON.
4.
Motor connection wired incorrectly.
4.
Correct motor wiring connections (Pages 66 & 69).
5.
ON button or spindle direction 
switch at fault.
5.
Replace faulty ON button or spindle direction 
switch.
6.
Motor windings or motor is at fault.
6.
Replace motor.
Machine stalls or is 
overloaded.
1.
Machine is undersized for the task.
1.
Use smaller sharp tooling; reduce the feed rate; 
reduce the spindle speed; use coolant.
2.
Workpiece alignment is poor.
2.
Eliminate workpiece binding; use vise or clamps as 
required for proper workpiece alignment control.
3.
Dull or incorrect cutting tool.
3.
Use sharp and correct cutting tool for the operation.
4.
Spindle speed is incorrect for the 
operation.
4.
Select appropriate spindle speed (Page 37).
5.
Motor connection wired incorrectly.
5.
Correct motor wiring connections (Pages 66 & 69).
6.
Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired 
incorrectly; incorrect voltage 
coming from power source.
6.
Test for good contact; correct wiring problems; 
ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.
7.
Pulley(s) slipping on shaft.
7.
Replace loose pulley/shaft.
8.
Motor bearings at fault.
8.
Test by rotating shaft; rotation grinding/loose shaft 
requires bearing replacement.
9.
Motor has overheated.
9.
Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
10.
Motor is at fault.
10.
Replace motor.
Machine has 
vibration or noisy 
operation.
1.
Tool holder or cutter is at fault.
1.
Replace out-of-round tool holder; replace/re-sharpen  
cutter; use appropriate feed rate spindle speed.
2.
Workpiece alignment is poor.
2.
Eliminate workpiece binding; use vise or clamps as 
required for proper workpiece alignment control.
3.
Motor or component is loose.
3.
Inspect replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts and 
re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
4.
Pulley is loose.
4.
Re-align/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key as 
required.
5.
Machine is incorrectly mounted to 
floor or sits uneven.
5.
Re-tighten/replace mounting bolts in floor; relocate/
shim machine.
6.
Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
6.
Replace dented fan cover or fan.
7.
Pulley(s) slipping on shaft.
7.
Replace loose pulley/shaft.
8.
Motor bearings at fault.
8.
Test by rotating shaft; rotation grinding/loose shaft 
requires bearing replacement.
9.
Gearbox is at fault.
9.
Rebuild gearbox for bad gear(s)/bearing(s).
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