Southbend SB1023 Manuel D’Utilisation

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1023

After the machine is placed in the final location, 

and before the lifting apparatus is removed, 

you should install the machine feet. Included 

with your machine are four cushioned feet with 

built-in adjustment studs (see Figure 7). These 

feet are easily installed and provide for accurate 

machine leveling.

1.  Using lifting equipment and wooden blocks, 

raise and support the machine base so there 

is approximately 5" between the floor and 

underside of the base.

2.  Remove the jam nuts from the foot studs.

3.  Apply any general-purpose automotive 

grease to the stud threads.

4.  Thread the studs into the machine base 

from the bottom up until the studs emerge 

from the cabinet floor approximately 2" (see 

Figure 7).

Foot Stud

Jam Nut

Threaded 

Hole

Machine 

Foot

5.  Thread the jam nuts onto the protruding 

studs but do not tighten them at this time. 

6.  Place the machine onto the floor. 

7.  Using a precision level on the machine table, 

adjust the feet studs, so the machine is level 

from side-to-side and front-to-back.

8.  Use a 19mm wrench to tighten the jam nuts 

inside of the cabinet and lock the feet studs 

into place.

Note: Over the course of the next six months, 

periodically verify that the machine is still 

level, and re-adjust the feet as required.

9.  Rotate the top handwheel counterclockwise 

to raise the headstock slightly. Then remove 

the wood support block (see Figure 8).

10.  Using a 14mm wrench, install the two 

handles into the handwheels (Figure 9).