MAINTENANCE
South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 02/21
Model SB1097
-37-
M A I N T E N A N C E
Maintenance Schedule
For optimum performance from this machine,
this maintenance schedule must be strictly
followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain
proper machine operation, shut down the
machine immediately if you ever observe any
of the items below, and fix the problem before
continuing operations:
• Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
• Check/clean/replace damaged sanding belt.
• Check/replace worn E-Stop buttons.
• Check/replace worn or damaged wires.
• Clean/protect table.
• Correct any other unsafe condition.
Weekly
• Check/adjust lubrication level in gearbox.
Monthly
• V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside
cabinet and belt guard and off motor.
Always disconnect
machine from power before
performing maintenance or
serious personal injury may
result.
!
Cleaning & Protecting
Bare metal surfaces can quickly develop surface
rust if not coated. Machinery stored near
windows in direct sunlight or where paints,
thinners, or certain gasses are open to the air
can experience bleaching, discoloring of paint or
yellowing of clear plastic guards.
Cleaning the SB1097 is relatively easy. Vacuum
excess sawdust and wipe off the remaining dust
with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a
resin-dissolving cleaner to remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast iron tables by wiping
them clean after every use
—
this ensures
moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare
metal surfaces. Keep the tables rust-free with
regular applications of products like G96® Gun
Treatment, SLIPIT®, or Boeshield® T-9 (see
Figure 69).
Figure
Figure 69. Recommended products for protecting
. Recommended products for protecting
unpainted cast iron/steel parts on machinery.
unpainted cast iron/steel parts on machinery.
Recommended Metal Protectants
G5562—SLIPIT® 1 Qt. Gel
G5563—SLIPIT® 12 Oz. Spray
G2870—Boeshield® T-9 4 Oz. Spray
G2871—Boeshield® T-9 12 Oz. Spray
H3788—G96® Gun Treatment 12 Oz. Spray
H3789—G96® Gun Treatment 4.5 Oz. Spray