Table of Contents
OPERATION.................................................................... 22
Operation Overview........................................... 22
Controls ..............................................................23
Blade Selection...................................................24
Blade Terminology.............................................24
Blade Length..................................................... 24
Blade Width ......................................................24
Tooth Set........................................................... 25
Tooth Type ........................................................25
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................26
Blade Changes ...................................................27
Blade Tension..................................................... 27
Blade Breakage.................................................. 28
Blade Care & Break-In......................................28
Blade Care ........................................................ 28
Blade Break-In ..................................................28
Blade Speed Chart .............................................29
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................29
Positioning Guide Post ...................................... 30
Adjusting Blade Guides.....................................30
Tilting Table....................................................... 32
Blade Welding .................................................... 32
Circle Cutting Jig............................................... 36
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 37
Maintenance Schedule....................................... 37
Cleaning .............................................................37
Dressing Grinding Wheel ..................................37
Lubrication......................................................... 38
V-Belts ................................................................ 39
Speed Hub Belts ................................................ 39
Sprocket Drive Belt ...........................................39
Air Pump Belt ...................................................39
Dressing Rubber Tires....................................... 39
Machine Storage ................................................40
INTRODUCTION...............................................................3
About This Machine.............................................3
Capabilities .........................................................3
Features.............................................................. 3
Identification ........................................................ 4
Machine Specifications ........................................5
SAFETY................................................................................9
Understanding Risks of Machinery .................... 9
Basic Machine Safety ..........................................9
Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety ...... 11
PREPARATION .............................................................. 12
Preparation Overview........................................ 12
Things You'll Need............................................. 12
Power Supply Requirements............................. 13
Availability........................................................13
Full-Load Current Rating ..................................13
Circuit Information............................................13
SB1040 Circuit Requirements at 110V ..............13
SB1040 Circuit Requirements at 220V ..............13
SB1041 Circuit Requirements ............................ 14
Grounding Requirements...................................14
Extension Cords ................................................15
Unpacking ..........................................................15
Inventory ............................................................15
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................16
Location ..............................................................17
Lifting & Moving................................................18
Securing to Floor................................................ 18
Bolting to Concrete Floors.................................. 18
Machine Mounts................................................19
Assembly ............................................................19
Initial Lubrication .............................................19
Power Connection ..............................................20
220V Conversion for SB1040..............................20
Correcting Phase Polarity (SB1041 Only) ........... 20
Test Run .............................................................21
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................21
