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For Machines Mfd. Since 12/20

South Bend Tools

Model SB1117

P A R T S

Machine Labels

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

501

PSB1117501

BELT ROTATION LABEL

506

PSB1117506 MODEL NUMBER LABEL

502

PSB1117502

DOOR CLOSED LABEL

507

PSB1117507

ELECTRICITY LABEL

503

PSB1117503

MACHINE ID LABEL

508

PSB1117508 TOUCH-UP PAINT, SB DARK BLUE

504

PSB1117504

MACHINE WARNINGS LABEL

509

PSB1117509 TOUCH-UP PAINT, SB LIGHT BLUE

505

PSB1117505

SOUTH BEND NAMEPLATE 203MM

SB1117

WARNING!

!

INJURY HAZARD

Keep door closed 

while machine is 

operating. 

Disconnect power 

before opening 

door.

BELT ROTATION

WARNING!

!

EYE/LUNG INJURY 

HAZARD

Always wear ANSI- 

approved safety 

glasses and 

respirator when 

using this 

equipment.

INJURY HAZARD

Do not use machine 
if you have not read 
the manual. Visit 
southbendtools.com 
or call 360-734-1540 
to get a manual.

WARNING!

!

WARNING!

!

ABRASION INJURY 

HAZARD

DO NOT touch 
moving sanding belt 
or personal injury 
may occur! 

WARNING!

!

!

INJURY/SHOCK 

HAZARD

To avoid shock or 
accidental starting, 
disconnect power 
before adjusting or 
servicing machine. 

501

502

503

504

505

506

507

508

509

Made in Taiwan to South Bend Specifications

WARNING!

!

Serial No:

MFG Date:

Motor: 3 HP, 220V, 1-Ph, 60 Hz
Full-Load Current Rating: 15A
Sanding Belt Size: 9" x 138-1/2"
Sanding Belt Speed: 4120 FPM
Oscillation Stroke: 1/4"
Main Table Travel: 5-1/8"
End Travel: 8"
Table Tilt: 0 – 45°
Floor-to-Table Height: 33-1/4" – 38-3/8"
Weight: 730 lbs.

MODEL SB1117

9" x 138½" OSCILLATING EDGE SANDER

To reduce the risk of serious injury while using this machine:

 

1.  Read and understand owner’s manual before operating.

  2.  Always wear approved eye protection and respirator.
  3. Only plug power cord into a grounded outlet.
  4. Support workpiece with miter gauge, backstop, or worktable.
  5. Maintain 

1

/

16

" maximum clearance between table and sandpaper.

  6. Never touch moving sandpaper.
  7. Always sand in accordance with directional arrows on machine.
  8. Make sure sander is properly assembled, adjusted, and stable before operating. Only operate 

with all guards in place.

  9. Never sand pointed stock with point facing into sanding rotation, and never force workpiece 

into sanding surface.

 10. Only remove jammed pieces when sandpaper is stopped.
 11. Turn motor OFF and disconnect power before changing sandpaper, removing jammed pieces, 

making adjustments, or servicing.

 12. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, jewelry, or other articles that can get entangled. Tie back 

long hair and roll up sleeves.

13. Never reach over moving sanding belt.
 14. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
 15. Do not operate under influence of drugs or alcohol, or when tired.
 16. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users; restrict access or disable machine 

when unattended.

SINCE 

1906

The safety labels provided with your machine are used to make the operator aware of the 

machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the 

original location and readability of these safety labels. If any label is removed or becomes 

unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact South Bend Tools at 

(360) 734-1540 or www.southbendtools.com to order new labels.

SB1117 Machine Labels (A) 

(3/1/21)

• 1:1 Scale (Labels are
  actual size)
• Labels must be made of 
  chemical-resistant material

COLOR CODES

SOUTH BEND LOGO RED

PANTONE 180 C or RAL 2002

PANTONE 151 C or RAL 2003

WARNING

CAUTION

PANTONE 109 C

DANGER

PANTONE 485 C or RAL 3001

SOUTH BEND YELLOW

PANTONE 122 C or RAL 1032

WARNING!

!

INJURY HAZARD

Keep door closed 

while machine is 

operating. 

Disconnect power 

before opening 

door.

COPYRIGHT © SOUTH BEND TOOLS

FOR SOUTH BEND MACHINES ONLY! 

DO NOT REPRODUCE OR CHANGE THIS ARTWORK WITHOUT 

WRITTEN APPROVAL! South Bend will not accept labels changed without approval.

 If artwork changes are 

required, contact us immediately at manuals@southbendtools.com.

Made in Taiwan to South Bend Specifications

WARNING!

!

Serial No:

MFG Date:

Motor: 3 HP, 220V, 1-Ph, 60 Hz
Full-Load Current Rating: 15A
Sanding Belt Size: 9" x 138-1/2"
Sanding Belt Speed: 4120 FPM
Oscillation Stroke: 1/4"
Main Table Travel: 5-1/8"
End Travel: 8"
Table Tilt: 0 – 45°
Floor-to-Table Height: 33-1/4" – 38-3/8"
Weight: 730 lbs.

MODEL SB1117

9" x 138½" OSCILLATING EDGE SANDER

To reduce the risk of serious injury while using this machine:

 

1.  Read and understand owner’s manual before operating.

  2.  Always wear approved eye protection and respirator.
  3. Only plug power cord into a grounded outlet.
  4. Support workpiece with miter gauge, backstop, or worktable.
  5. Maintain 

1

/

16

" maximum clearance between table and sandpaper.

  6. Never touch moving sandpaper.
  7. Always sand in accordance with directional arrows on machine.
  8. Make sure sander is properly assembled, adjusted, and stable before operating. Only operate 

with all guards in place.

  9. Never sand pointed stock with point facing into sanding rotation, and never force workpiece 

into sanding surface.

 10. Only remove jammed pieces when sandpaper is stopped.
 11. Turn motor OFF and disconnect power before changing sandpaper, removing jammed pieces, 

making adjustments, or servicing.

 12. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, jewelry, or other articles that can get entangled. Tie back 

long hair and roll up sleeves.

13. Never reach over moving sanding belt.
 14. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
 15. Do not operate under influence of drugs or alcohol, or when tired.
 16. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users; restrict access or disable machine 

when unattended.

SINCE 

1906

BELT ROTATION

Summary of Contents for SB1117

Page 1: ...A Tradition of Excellence South Bend Tools March 2021 by South Bend Tools For Machines Mfd Since 12 20 MODEL SB1117 9 X 138 OSCILLATING EDGE SANDER OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...on is a process that happens through training and experience If you are not an experienced operator of this type of machinery read through this entire manual then learn more from an experienced operat...

Page 3: ...ng Risks of Machinery 7 Basic Machine Safety 7 Additional Oscillating Edge Sander Safety 9 PREPARATION 10 Preparation Overview 10 Required for Setup 10 Power Supply Requirements 11 Unpacking 13 Invent...

Page 4: ...al arrows Motor Motor Tracking Tracking Knob Knob Dust Dust Hood Hood End End Table Table End Table Height End Table Height Lock Handle Lock Handle Main Table Main Table ON Button ON Button Main Table...

Page 5: ...ard E Belt Guard Opens and closes to allow for belt replacement and maintenance Figure Figure 2 Belt controls and components Belt controls and components Serious personal injury could occur if you con...

Page 6: ...nts entanglement L L K K Figure Figure 5 Additional support components Additional support components Figure Figure 4 End table adjustment components End table adjustment components H End Table Tilt Lo...

Page 7: ...urrent Rating 15A Minimum Circuit Size 20A Connection Type Cord Plug Power Cord Included Yes Power Cord Length 110 in Power Cord Gauge 12 AWG Plug Included Yes Included Plug Type 6 20 Switch Type Magn...

Page 8: ...Width 9 1 2 in Construction Table Aluminum Frame Cast Iron Base Steel Drive Roller Rubber Idler Roller Rubber Paint Type Finish Enamel Other Related Information Number of Dust Ports 2 Dust Port Size 4...

Page 9: ...e as follows Death or catastrophic harm WILL occur Moderate injury or fire MAY occur Death or catastrophic harm COULD occur Machine or property damage may occur Basic Machine Safety Owner s Manual All...

Page 10: ...d by verifying that all fastening devices are properly secured and items attached to spindles have enough clearance to safely rotate Chuck Keys or Adjusting Tools Tools used to adjust spindles chucks...

Page 11: ...avoid these hazards DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves or jewelry and tie back long hair Keep all guards in place and secure In Running Nip Points The gap between moving sandpaper and fixed table supp...

Page 12: ...Hardware As Needed Calipers or Measuring Tape Wrench or Socket 17mm Dust Collection System Dust Hose 4 Hose Clamp 4 Open End Wrench 19mm The purpose of the preparation section is to help you prepare...

Page 13: ...reduce the risk of these hazards avoid overloading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the requirements in the following section Full Load...

Page 14: ...ult in a risk of electric shock The wire with green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding wire If repair or replacement of the power cord or plug is necessary do not con...

Page 15: ...agent Inventory Figure Figure 8 Loose parts Loose parts NOTICE If you cannot find an item on this list carefully check around inside the machine and packaging materials Often these items get lost in...

Page 16: ...Put on safety glasses and disposable gloves 2 Coat all surfaces that have rust preventative with a liberal amount of your cleaner or degreaser and let them soak for a few minutes 3 Wipe off the surfac...

Page 17: ...d by the maintenance and service described in this manual Physical Environment The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and longevity of parts For best r...

Page 18: ...Machine mounts offer certain advantages such as ease of installation vibration dampening and easy leveling They also make it easier to relocate the machine later on The disadvantage of machine mounts...

Page 19: ...rd and back stop door Assembly of the Model SB1117 consists of installing the sanding belt and end table 4 Move belt tension lever up and toward contour drum as shown in Figure 16 Figure Figure 16 Mov...

Page 20: ...d lock knob installed Belt guard lock knob installed Knob Bolt Knob Bolt 1 of 2 1 of 2 x 2 8 Loosen main table tilt lock handles see Figure 20 Figure Figure 20 Location of main table tilt lock handles...

Page 21: ...than 1 16 proceed to Step 12 Figure Figure 21 Main table tilt scale and pointer Main table tilt scale and pointer Tilt Scale Tilt Scale Pointer Pointer Lock Bolts Lock Bolts 12 Loosen lock bolts show...

Page 22: ...y Dust Collection This machine creates a lot of wood chips dust during operation Breathing airborne dust on a regular basis can result in permanent respiratory illness Reduce your risk by wearing a re...

Page 23: ...etting E Stop button try to start machine by pressing ON button Machine should not start If machine does not start safety feature of E Stop button is working correctly Congratulations Test run is comp...

Page 24: ...view 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 Not...

Page 25: ...on the sanding belt increases the risk of kickback and yields poor results Sanding Tips Avoid sanding a workpiece more than is necessary since doing so will unnecessarily decrease belt life and cost y...

Page 26: ...ACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove 2 belt guard lock knobs and washers see Figure 28 3 Loosen back stop lock knob see Figure 28 and open belt guard and back stop door Figure Figure 28 Belt guard components Be...

Page 27: ...e belt tension lever down to tension sanding belt see Figure 32 8 Close belt guard and secure with lock knobs and washers removed in Step 2 9 Belt MUST be pre tracked before connecting machine to powe...

Page 28: ...gures 33 34 Note Adjust tracking adjustment knob in about 1 turn increments Even Spaces Even Spaces on Both Sides on Both Sides Figure Figure 34 Example of sanding belt centered on drive Example of sa...

Page 29: ...d run just long enough to observe belt tracking across drums and platen If belt tracks centered on drums no adjustment is necessary If belt does not track centered on drums proceed to Step 4 4 DISCONN...

Page 30: ...ble dust hood before adjusting the table height or tilt Adjusting End Table Height 1 Loosen end table height lock handle see Figure 41 2 Move end table to desired height see Figure 41 3 Tighten end ta...

Page 31: ...4 2 Remove scale pointer knob shown in Figure 44 to remove pointer Scale Pointer Scale Pointer Knob Knob Pointer Pointer Figure Figure 44 Miter stop removal components Miter stop removal components Lo...

Page 32: ...2 Raise main table to desired height and adjust table tilt to desired setting refer to Adjusting Main Table on Page 27 3 Support workpiece against miter stop and slowly feed workpiece into moving belt...

Page 33: ...g belt with light even pressure see Figures 50 51 DO NOT force workpiece against belt To contour sand 1 Open end table dust hood 2 Raise end table to desired height and adjust table tilt to desired se...

Page 34: ...ecommended accessories A O Sanding Belts 9 x 138 H4181 60 Grit H4182 80 Grit H4183 100 Grit H4184 120 Grit H4185 150 Grit These belts feature tough aluminum oxide grain and are sized for the Model SB1...

Page 35: ...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 tab...

Page 36: ...ch 3mm 1 Figure Figure 57 Square positioned to check table angle Square positioned to check table angle Platen Platen Main Table Main Table 90 90 Square Square 4 Adjust main table angle until perpendi...

Page 37: ...er angle Square positioned to miter angle Platen Platen Miter Stop Miter Stop 90 90 Square Square 4 Adjust miter stop angle until perpendicular to face of platen If miter scale reads 0 when miter stop...

Page 38: ...adjusted properly 2 Adjust stand feet to stabilize machine 3 Drive wheel cap screw is missing or loose 3 Inspect keys and set screws Replace or tighten if necessary 4 Motor fan rubbing on fan cover 4...

Page 39: ...esign dust collection system Burn marks on workpiece 1 Using too fine of sanding grit 1 Use coarser grit sanding belt Page 24 2 Too much pressure against belt 2 Reduce pressure on workpiece while sand...

Page 40: ...ble results including serious injury or fire Motor Wiring The motor wiring shown in these diagrams is current at the time of printing but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram in...

Page 41: ...d 2T1 6T3 14NO 4T2 1L1 5L3 13NO 3L2 NHD C 18D 220V 2T1 4T2 6T3 A2 O R 1 6 17 14 NHD NTH 17 1 5 98 97 96 95 U W L3 L3 L1 L1 Motor 220V 300MFD 250VAC Start Capacitor 20uF 500VAC Run Capacitor U W Ground...

Page 42: ...29 125 106 126 124 130 128 118 119 117 106 131 132 122 104 110 109 133 103 107 106 101 111 112 104 113 104 103 102 108 105 216 1 216 2 216 3 216 4 216 9 216 10 216 11 216 8 216 7 216 6 216 5 233 216 1...

Page 43: ...216 1 MOTOR FAN COVER 32 5 PSB1117032 5 OL RELAY NTH 17 14 17A 216 2 PSB1117216 2 MOTOR FAN 32 6 PSB1117032 6 E STOP BUTTON TPB22 S01R 216 3 PSB1117216 3 CONTACT PLATE 24 X 67MM 33 PSB1117033 PHLP HD...

Page 44: ...310 311 312 322 314 315 316 311 317 316 311 321 320 319 318 323 316 311 324 325 326 327 328 335 327 326 339 333 338 341 333 336 337 313 342 329 340 330 331 332 331 348 347 345 344 343 346 334 329 348...

Page 45: ...SB1117352 SET SCREW M8 1 25 X 12 317 PSB1117317 FIXED HANDLE 21 X 81 M10 1 5 X 35 353 PSB1117353 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5 8 X 6 318 PSB1117318 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5 8 X 10 354 PSB1117354 DUST COVER PLATE 3...

Page 46: ...y children or untrained users restrict access or disable machine when unattended SINCE 1906 The safety labels provided with your machine are used to make the operator aware of the machine hazards and...

Page 47: ...standard of any domestic or foreign government industry or authority In no event shall South Bend s liability under this warranty exceed the original purchase price paid for this machine Any legal act...

Page 48: ...southbendtools com Printed In Taiwan CS21567...

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