For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
SB1024/SB1025/SB1026
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M A I N T E N A N C E
Maintenance Schedule
Each operator of this machine is responsible
for ensuring proper care of the equipment. We
strongly recommend that all operators make
a habit of following the daily maintenance
procedures.
For optimum performance from this machine,
this maintenance schedule must be strictly
followed. Use the
Monthly Maintenance Chart
on
Page 50
to ensure this is done.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below shut the machine down immediately,
disconnect it from power, and fix the problem
before continuing operations.
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,OOSEMOUNTINGBOLTSORFASTENERS
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7ORNFRAYEDCRACKEDORDAMAGEDWIRES
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%MERGENCY34/0BUTTONNOTWORKING
correctly.
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-ISSINGBELTGUARDS
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2EDUCTIONINBRAKINGSPEEDOREFFICIENCY
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#OOLANTNOTFLOWINGCORRECTLY
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!NYOTHERUNSAFECONDITION
Always disconnect
machine from power before
performing maintenance or
serious personal injury may
result.
!
Before Beginning Operations
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-AKESURETHEELECTRICBOXDOORISCLOSEDAND
properly latched.
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4URNTHESPINDLEDIRECTIONSWITCHTOTHEOFF
(middle) position to prevent spindle startup
when connected to power (see
Page 29
).
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-OVETHESPINDLESPEEDRANGESELECTORTO
the manual (forward) position to prevent
the spindle from unexpectedly downfeeding
when rotation is started (see
Page 43
).
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-AKESURETHE8AXISPOWERFEEDISTURNED
OFF
to prevent unintentional table
movement when connected to power (see
Page 31
).
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#HECKTHECOOLANTRESERVOIRINTHEBASEFOR
fluid/debris build-up. Clean out if necessary
(see
Page 56
).
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0ERFORMLUBRICATIONSTASKSASDIRECTEDINTHE
Lubrication
section on
Page 51
.
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#HECKTABLEMOVEMENTINALLTHREEAXES
directions for loose/tight gibs. Adjust the gibs
if necessary (see
Page 58
).
Daily, After Operations
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0USHTHEEMERGENCY34/0BUTTONAND
disconnect the machine from power.
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6ACUUMCLEANALLCHIPSANDSWARFFROMTABLE
slides, and base.
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7IPEDOWNALLUNPAINTEDORMACHINED
surfaces with a good quality rust
preventative.
Summary of Contents for SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024
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