Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

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After all preparation steps have been completed, 
the machine and its safety features must be 
tested to ensure correct operation. If you discover 
a problem with the operation of the machine or 
its safety components, do not operate it further 
until you have resolved the problem.

If you discover a problem with the operation 
of the machine or its safety components, do 
not operate it further until you have resolved 
the problem. Refer to the Troubleshooting 
section on Page 61 for solutions to common 
problems that may occur with all mills. If you 
need additional help, contact our Tech Support at 
(360) 734-1540.

  Read and follow the safety instructions at 

the beginning of the manual, take required 
safety precautions, and make sure the 
machine is set up and adjusted properly 

  Clear away all tools and objects used during 

assembly and preparation.

  Make sure that the mill is properly 

lubricated (refer to the  Lubrication section 
on Page 51 for specific details).

  Set the spindle speed to the low range (refer 

to the Setting Spindle Speed Range 
section beginning on Page 37 for detailed 
instructions).

The machine was fully lubricated at the 
factory, but we strongly recommend that 
before performing the Test Run you inspect 
all lubrication points yourself and provide 
additional lubrication if necessary. Refer to the  
Lubrication section on Page 51 for specific 
details.

 

Press the ON button to allow power to flow 
to the motor, then turn the spindle direction 
switch to the forward (right) position to start 
spindle rotation.

 For the Model SB1024, turn the spindle 

direction switch to the F1 position.

  Move the downfeed selector to the manual 

(forward) position so that the spindle does 
not downfeed during this test (refer to the 
Downfeed Operations section on Page 43 
for detailed instructions).

  Push the emergency STOP button in (see 

Figures 13–14), then twist it clockwise until 
it pops out. When the switch pops out, the 
mill is ready for operation.