MAINTENANCE
South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 12/20
Model SB1117
-33-
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
• Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
• Check/replace damaged sanding belt.
• Check/replace worn switch.
• Check/replace worn or damaged wires.
• Clean/protect table.
• Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly
• Lubricate oscillation grease fittings.
• 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
Figure
Figure 55. Location of oscillation grease fittings.
. Location of oscillation grease fittings.
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 SB1117 is relatively easy. Vacuum
excess wood chips and 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 table by wiping
it 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
Page 32 for more details).
Machine Storage
All machinery will develop serious rust or
corrosion damage if it is not properly prepared
for storage. If decommissioning this machine,
disconnect all power sources, thoroughly clean
bare metal surfaces, coat them with light weight
grease or rust preventative, and cover machine
with a tarp or plastic sheet to keep out dust.
Lubrication
The oscillation grease fittings shown in Figure
55 should be lubricated once every 50 hours of
operation with a thin coat of light machine oil
and 1
–
2 pumps of NLGI #2 or Syn-O-Gen grease.
Grease
Grease
Fittings
Fittings
T26419—Syn-O-Gen Synthetic Grease
Formulated with 100% pure synthesized
hydrocarbon basestocks that are compounded
with special thickeners and additives to
make Syn-O-Gen non-melt, tacky, and water-
resistant. Extremely low pour point, extremely
high temperature oxidation, and thermal
stability produce a grease that is unmatched in
performance.
Figure
Figure 56. Model T26419 Syn-O-Gen Synthetic
. Model T26419 Syn-O-Gen Synthetic
Grease (NLGI #2 equivalent).
Grease (NLGI #2 equivalent).
