Southbend SB1040 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1040/SB1041

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A blade that is tracking correctly runs cooler, 
reduces wear-and-tear on the machine, and 
increases cutting performance. When tracking 
correctly, the blade rides next to, but not against, 
the wheel flange. The tracking is controlled by 
adjusting the upper wheel.

DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

  Make sure the blade guides are adjusted 

away from the blade so they will not 
interfere with the change of blade position. 

  Ensure that the blade is correctly tensioned.

  Using a 6mm hex wrench, loosen the four 

locking cap screws (see Figure 45).

  Use a 5mm hex wrench to adjust the four set 

screws (Figure 45) to tilt the upper wheel 
in or out and bring blade tracking back to 
normal. Only adjust each screw in small 
increments.

  Rotate the upper wheel by hand a couple 

times in the normal direction of rotation. 
Verify that the blade tracks next to, but not 
against, the wheel flange. Repeat Steps 5–6 
if necessary until the blade tracks correctly. 

Tighten the locking cap screws and recheck 
the tracking to make sure it did not change. 
If it did, repeat Steps 4–7.

  Adjust the blade guides back to their correct 

position.

To ensure the accuracy of angle cuts and 
compound angle cuts, the scale pointers must 
point to zero when the table is perpendicular or 
90° to the blade. 

DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

  Make sure the blade tracking and tension 

are set correctly.

  Using a 6mm hex wrench, loosen the 

trunnion cap screws (see Figure 46).

  Place a machinist's square on the table and 

against the side of the blade, as shown in 
Figure 47.