Справочник Пользователя для Southbend sb1018

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1018

-19-

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.

Note: Refer to Troubleshooting on Page 38 

for solutions to common problems that may 

occur with metal-cutting bandsaws. If you need 

additional help, contact our Tech Support at 

(360) 734-1540.

1.  Read and follow the safety instructions at 

the beginning of the manual, take the re-

quired safety precautions, and make sure the 

machine is set up properly. 

2.  Clear away all tools and objects used during 

assembly and preparation.

3.  Open the downfeed valve (Figure 23) and 

allow the headstock to travel all the way 

down. If the blade contacts the machine 

base, adjust the downfeed stop bolt as 

described in Downfeed Stop Bolt, on Page 

37.

The following list of adjustments were performed 

at the factory before your machine was shipped. 

If you find that the adjustments are not set 

according to the procedures in this manual or 
your personal preferences, re-adjust them.

•  Blade Tracking  ..................................Page 34

•   Squaring the Blade  ...........................Page 35

•  Blade Guide Bearings  .......................Page 35

4.  Connect the machine to the power source.

5.  Put on safety glasses and secure loose 

clothing or long hair.

6.  Lift the headstock by the handle to the 

raised position, then close the downfeed 

valve to prevent it from lowering.

7.  Start the bandsaw while keeping your 

finger near the ON/OFF switch at all times 

during the test run. The bandsaw should run 

smoothly with little or no vibration.

— If you suspect any problems, immediately 

turn the bandsaw OFF, disconnect it from 

power, and correct the problem before 

continuing.

— If you need any help with your bandsaw 

call our Tech Support at (360) 734-1540.

8.  Open the downfeed valve to lower the saw 

through its full range of motion. When it 

reaches the bottom of its travel, it should 

turn OFF. If it does not, manually turn it 

OFF, disconnect it from power, then re-

adjust the auto-OFF lever, by performing 

Steps 3–6 on Page 37.