South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 7/21
Model SB1123
-45-
O P E R A T I O N
Using Positive Stop
The positive stop allows you to quickly return the
table to 0° from a right-tilt setting. The positive
stop is adjustable, allowing for calibration, or if
desired, minor deviations from 0°.
To use positive stop:
1.
DISCONNECT
MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen table tilt lock lever (see Figure 61).
3.
Use handwheel to tilt table to desired angle,
then secure position by tightening table tilt
lock lever (see Figure
62).
4.
Loosen jam nut on stop bolt (see Figure
62)
and turn bolt until it just touches bottom of
table.
5.
Tighten jam nut to secure stop bolt setting.
Note:
It is always a good idea to check the
table tilt scale and make sure the positive
stop is calibrated.
Figure
Figure 62. Location of positive stop bolt.
. Location of positive stop bolt.
Positive
Positive
Stop Bolt
Stop Bolt
!
Checking/Calibrating Positive Stop
Tools Needed
Qty
Open-End Wrenches 17mm ..................................2
Machinist's Square ................................................1
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ...............................1
4.
Open both wheel covers, loosen positive stop
jam nut shown in Figure 64, then lower
positive stop bolt so it will not interfere with
table tilt in the following steps.
To check/calibrate positive stop:
1.
Correctly set blade tension and raise guide
post all the way up.
2.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3.
Loosen table tilt lock lever, and use table tilt
handwheel to raise table (see Figure 63).
Figure
64
..
Positive stop bolt and jam nut.
Positive stop bolt and jam nut.
Positive
Positive
Stop Bolt
Stop Bolt
& Jam Nut
& Jam Nut
Figure
Figure 63. Table tilted up.
. Table tilted up.
Table Tilt
Table Tilt
Lock Lever
Lock Lever
Table Tilt
Table Tilt
Handwheel
Handwheel
!
Tools Needed
Qty
Open-End Wrenches 17mm ..................................2
