OPERATION
-24-
For Machines Mfd. Since 12/20
South Bend Tools
Model SB1108/SB1109
O P E R A T I O N
Operation Overview
1.
Examines workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for planing.
2.
Puts on safety glasses or face shield, a
respirator, and hearing protection.
3.
Places workpiece on table with flat side
down and correctly adjusts table height for
workpiece thickness and depth of cut.
— If workpiece is bowed, operator surface
planes workpiece on a jointer, with
cupped side facing down, until one side is
flat. Doing so ensures that it sits solidly
on planer table during operation.
4.
When all safety precautions have been
taken, turns planer ON.
5.
Stands to one side of planer path to reduce
risk of kickback injuries, then feeds
workpiece into planer until infeed roller
grabs it.
Note:
Infeed and outfeed rollers control feed
rate of workpiece as it passes through planer.
Operator does not push or pull on workpiece.
— If cut is too deep and bogs down planer,
operator immediately reduces depth of
cut.
6.
Once workpiece is clear of outfeed roller and
stops moving, operator removes workpiece
from outfeed table and measures workpiece
thickness. If further planing is required,
operator raises table slightly, such as
1
⁄
2
-turn
of table height handwheel (approximately
1
⁄
4
to
1
⁄
2
turn of the handwheel), then feeds
workpiece into front of planer again.
7.
Operator continues process until desired
workpiece thickness is achieved, then turns
machine OFF.
To reduce risk of short and
long term injury, wear eye,
ear, and lung protection
when using this machine.
To reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand this entire
manual before beginning
any operations.
The purpose of this overview is to provide
the novice machine operator with a basic
understanding of how the machine is used during
operation, so they can more easily understand
the controls discussed later in this manual.
Note:
Due to the generic nature of this overview,
it is not intended to be an instructional guide
for performing actual machine operations.
To learn more about specifi c operations and
machining techniques, seek training from people
experienced with this type of machine, and do
additional research outside of this manual by
reading "how-to" books, trade magazines, or
websites.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any projects.
Regardless of the content in this section,
South Bend Tools will not be held liable for
accidents caused by lack of training.
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
