South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 12/20
Model SB1108/SB1109
-35-
M A I N T E N A N C E
Your planer features bearings that are lubricated
and sealed at the factory. These bearings do not
require any further attention unless they need
to be replaced. If a bearing fails, your planer
will probably develop a noticeable rumble or
vibration, which will increase when the machine
is under a load. The bearings are standard sizes
and can be replaced through Grizzly.
Follow the maintenance schedule on this page
and the procedures beginning on Page 33 to
properly lubricate the other planer components,
which are essential for long life and trouble-free
operation of your planer.
Lubrication
Failure to follow reasonable lubrication
practices as instructed in this manual for your
machine could lead to premature failure of
components and void the warranty.
The infeed and outfeed rollers rotate inside
bushing blocks on both ends of the rollers. Add
2–3 drops of ISO 68 machine oil to the center
hole of the four feed roller tension adjustment
bolts on top of the head casting, as shown in
Figure 39.
The table rides on the columns and is moved by
the rotation of the leadscrews inside the columns.
Loosen the dust sleeve to access the columns and
leadscrews (see Figure 40). Apply a thin coat
of ISO 68 machine oil to the outside surface of
the columns and brush on a light application of
multi-purpose grease to the leadscrew threads.
Move the table up and down to distribute the
lubricant.
Feed Roller Bushings
Oil Type ..................SB1365 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................. 2–3 Drops
Frequency .................. Every 8 Hours of Operation
Lubricate feed roller bushings
Lubricate column and leadscrews
Columns & Leadscrews
Oil Type ..................SB1365 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................. Thin Coat
Grease Type ............................NLGI#2 Equivalent
Frequency ................ Every 40 Hours of Operation
Figure 40. Dust sleeve removed to expose column
and leadscrew for lubrication.
Column
Leadscrew
Figure 39. Lubrication locations for feed roller
bushings.
Lubricate
Here
4.
Fill the gearbox with the recommended gear
oil so components above the normal oil level
do not develop rust. (Make sure to put a tag
on the controls as a reminder for the re-
commissioning process to adjust the gear oil
level before starting the machine.)
Note:
If the machine will be out of service
for only a short period of time, start the
machine once a week and run all gear-driven
components for a few minutes. This will
put a fresh coat of gear oil on the gearing
components inside the gearbox.
5.
Completely cover the machine with a tarp
or plastic sheet that will keep out dust and
resist liquid or moisture. If machine will be
stored in/near direct sunlight, use a cover
that will block the sun's rays.
