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For Machines Mfd. Since 10/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1118
M A I N T E N A N C E
Maintenance Schedule
Always disconnect
machine from power before
performing maintenance or
serious personal injury may
result.
!
Cleaning the Model SB1118 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. Treat all unpainted cast
iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant after
cleaning.
Cleaning
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
table by wiping the table clean after every use—
this ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep tables rust-
free with regular applications of products like
G96
®
Gun Treatment, SLIPIT
®
, or Boeshield
®
T-9
(see Figure 40).
Unpainted Cast Iron
Figure
Figure 40. Recommended products for protecting
. Recommended products for protecting
unpainted cast iron/steel parts on machinery.
unpainted cast iron/steel parts on machinery.
G5562—SLIPIT® 1 Qt. Gel
G5563—SLIPIT® 12 Oz. Spray
G2871—Boeshield® T-9 12 Oz. Spray
G2870—Boeshield® T-9 4 Oz. Spray
H3788—G96® Gun Treatment 12 Oz. Spray
H3789—G96® Gun Treatment 4.5 Oz. Spray
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to
any specific instructions given in this section.
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:
Ongoing:
• Clean machine and protect unpainted cast
iron.
• Lubricate feed roller blocks (Page 39).
• Tighten loose mounting bolts.
• Check/rotate/replace damaged or worn inserts
(Page 36).
• Check/repair/replace worn or damaged wires.
• Resolve any other unsafe condition.
Every 40 Hours of Operation:
• Clean cutterhead and inspect inserts
(Page 36).
• Lubricate table elevation leadscrews
(Page 39).
• Lubricate table ways (Page 41)
• Inspect/clean anti-kickback fingers
(Page 43).
Every 160 Hours of Operation:
• Check/tension/replace belts (Page 44).
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside
cabinet and off motor.
• Lubricate table height chain and sprockets
(Page 40).
• Lubricate drive chain and sprockets
(Page 40).
Yearly:
• Change gearbox oil (Page 41).
MAINTENANCE
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.
