South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 7/21
Model SB1123
-59-
S E R V I C E
Adjusting Wheel
Brushes
The lower wheel has brushes (see Figure
92) that are designed to sweep sawdust off
the wheel and blade during operation. In
order to work properly, the brushes must
make firm contact with the wheel and
blades.
Adjusting Quick-
Release Lever
The blade tension quick-release lever was
adjusted at the factory for use with the pre-
installed blade. However, because blade lengths
can vary by manufacturer, and because the
tension spring can lose its "spring" after years
of use, you may need to adjust the tension lever
adjustment bolt so the blade tension lever works
correctly.
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .................................................1
Open-End Wrenches 13mm ..................................2
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 5mm .................................................1
Open-End Wrench 10mm .....................................1
To adjust wheel brushes:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Open wheel covers.
3.
Loosen
cap screws and lock nuts that secure
wheel brushes in place (see Figure 92).
4.
Adjust
wheel brushes so they make firm,
even contact with wheel and blade without
bending the bristles, then tighten cap screws
to secure wheel brushes in place.
To adjust blade tension quick-release lever:
1.
Tension blade (refer to Tensioning Blade
on Page 27).
2.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3.
Move quick-release lever to RELEASE
position.
Note:
Refer to quick-release lever label on
rear of machine for lever positions.
4.
Open wheel covers, remove blade (see
Figure 93), and remove upper wheel.
!
Figure
Figure 93. Example of removing blade and upper
. Example of removing blade and upper
wheel to access blade tension lever components.
wheel to access blade tension lever components.
Figure 92. Location of wheel brushes.
Figure 92. Location of wheel brushes.
Wheel
Wheel
Brushes
Brushes
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