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8" parallelogram jointer

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8" PARALLELOGRAM JOINTER
MODEL SB1091
OWNER'S MANUAL
South Bend Tools
®
A Tradition of Excellence
© JUNE, 2020 - Revised JANUARY, 2021 (KS)
For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 (V2.01.21)

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  • Page 1 8" PARALLELOGRAM JOINTER MODEL SB1091 OWNER'S MANUAL South Bend Tools ® A Tradition of Excellence © JUNE, 2020 - Revised JANUARY, 2021 (KS) For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 (V2.01.21)
  • Page 2 We highly value customer feedback on our manuals. If you have a moment, please share your experience using this manual. What did you like about it? Is there anything you would change to make it better? Did it meet your expectations for clarity, professionalism, and ease-of-use? South Bend Tools Technical Documentation Manager P.O. Box 2027 Bellingham, WA 98227 Email: manuals@southbendtools.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ACCESSORIES .............. 30 INTRODUCTION ...............2 Identification ............2 MAINTENANCE ............. 32 Description of Controls & Components ....3 Maintenance Schedule ........32 Product Specifications ......... 6 Cleaning ............. 32 Unpainted Cast Iron .......... 32 SAFETY ................9 Lubrication ............32 Understanding Risks of Machinery ....
  • Page 4: Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Identification Control Panel Cutterhead Outfeed Fence w/Digital Readout Guard Table Infeed/Outfeed Depth Scale Depth Stops Outfeed Infeed Handwheel Table Infeed Handwheel...
  • Page 5: Description Of Controls & Components

    I N T R O D U C T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Description of Controls A. POWER Light: Illuminates when jointer is connected to power supply. & Components B. EMERGENCY STOP Button: Stops motor and disables START button while it remains Refer to Figures 1–5 and the following...
  • Page 6 I N T R O D U C T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Tables & Fence Safety & Support Figure 2. Tables and fence. Figure 3. Safety and support features. Outfeed Table: Supports workpiece after it Cutterhead Guard: Covers cutterhead until passes over cutterhead.
  • Page 7 I N T R O D U C T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Fence Controls Fence Stops Figure 4. Fence controls. Figure 5. Fence stops. Fence Tilt Handle: Use to tilt fence X. 90° Fence Stop: Stops fence at 90°.
  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    I N T R O D U C T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Product Specifications P.O. Box 2027, Bellingham, WA 98227 U.S.A. © South Bend Tools PHONE: (360) 734-1540 • www.southbendtools.com Model SB1091 8" Parallelogram Jointer Product Dimensions Weight................................
  • Page 9 I N T R O D U C T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Main Specifications Main Specifications Jointer Size..............................8 in. Bevel Jointing..........................0 - 45 deg. L/R Maximum Width of Cut..........................8 in.
  • Page 10 I N T R O D U C T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Other Country of Origin ............................Taiwan Warranty ................................. 1 Year Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ....................45 Minutes Serial Number Location ....................... Machine ID Label Sound Rating ..............................
  • Page 11: Safety

    S A F E T Y For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Understanding Risks of Machinery Operating all machinery and machining equipment can be dangerous or relatively safe depending on how it is installed and maintained, and the operator's experience, common sense, risk awareness, working conditions, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, respirators, etc.).
  • Page 12 S A F E T Y Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Entanglement: Loose clothing, gloves, neckties, Chuck Keys or Adjusting Tools: Tools used to jewelry or long hair may get caught in adjust spindles, chucks, or any moving/...
  • Page 13: Additional Jointer Safety

    S A F E T Y For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Additional Jointer Safety Serious cuts, amputation, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating cutterhead or other moving components! Flying chips from cutting operations can cause eye injuries or blindness.
  • Page 14: Preparation

    P R E P A R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Preparation Overview Required for Setup The purpose of the preparation section is to help The items listed below are required to you prepare your machine for operation. The list successfully set up and prepare this machine for below outlines the basic process.
  • Page 15: Power Supply Requirements

    P R E P A R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Power Supply Requirements Serious injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before completing the setup process. DO NOT connect to power until Availability instructed later in this manual.
  • Page 16 P R E P A R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Grounding Requirements Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The This machine must be grounded! In the event...
  • Page 17: Unpacking

    P R E P A R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Unpacking This item was carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport. If you discover any damage, please immediately call Customer Service at (360) 734-1540 for advice. You may...
  • Page 18: Cleaning & Protecting

    P R E P A R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Cleaning & Protecting Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as The unpainted surfaces are coated at the factory acetone or brake parts cleaner that may with a heavy-duty rust preventative that damage painted surfaces.
  • Page 19: Location

    P R E P A R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Location Weight Load Refer to the Machine Specifications for the Physical Environment weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will...
  • Page 20: Assembly

    Setting Outfeed Table Height on Page 41). The Model SB1091 requires the use of lifting equipment such as a forklift, engine hoist, or Insert fence adjustment wheel handle into boom crane. DO NOT attempt to lift or move...
  • Page 21: Dust Collection

    Remove pre-installed screw and flat washer from bottom of cutterhead guard shaft, then loosen shaft lock and insert shaft into DO NOT operate the Model SB1091 without mounting hole, positioned so guard rests an adequate dust collection system. This against fence (see Figure 14).
  • Page 22: Digital Readout Batteries

    P R E P A R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Digital Readout Test Run Batteries After all preparation steps have been completed, the machine and its safety features must be tested to ensure correct operation. If you discover...
  • Page 23: Inspections & Adjustments

    P R E P A R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Push EMERGENCY STOP button in, then Reset EMERGENCY STOP button, and push twist it clockwise so it pops out. When START button.
  • Page 24: Operation

    O P E R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Operation Overview To complete a typical operation, the operator does the following: The purpose of this overview is to provide Examines workpiece to verify it is safe and the novice machine operator with a basic suitable for cutting.
  • Page 25: Stock Inspection & Requirements

    O P E R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Stock Inspection & • Scrape all glue off the workpiece before jointing. Glue deposits on the workpiece, hard or soft, will gum up the cutterhead and Requirements produce poor results.
  • Page 26: Squaring Stock

    O P E R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Squaring Stock 2. Surface Plane on a Thickness Planer— Opposite face of workpiece is surface planed flat with a thickness planer. Squaring stock means making it flat and parallel along both length and width, and making the length and width perpendicular to one another.
  • Page 27: Surface Planing

    O P E R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Surface Planing To surface plane on jointer: Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable The purpose of surface planing (see example for the operation (see Stock Inspection &...
  • Page 28: Edge Jointing

    O P E R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Edge Jointing To edge joint on jointer: Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable Edge jointing (see example Figures below) for the operation (see Stock Inspection &...
  • Page 29: Bevel Cutting

    O P E R A T I O N For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Bevel Cutting To bevel cut on jointer: Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable Bevel cuts (see example Figures below) can be for the operation (see Stock Inspection &...
  • Page 30: Rabbet Cutting

    O P E R A T I O N Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Rabbet Cutting A rabbet cut removes a portion of a workpiece When cutterhead guard is removed, edge, so it fits together with an opposing, equally...
  • Page 31: Setting Depth Of Cut

    Repeat Step 7 until rabbet is cut to depth. Re-install cutterhead guard if removed in Step 3. Figure 24. Model SB1091 depth scale. Set infeed table positive stops according to Setting Infeed Table on Page 40. Tighten infeed table lock before beginning jointer operations.
  • Page 32: Accessories

    4" To reduce this risk, only install accessories dust ports. recommended by South Bend or Grizzly. D4216 D4206 Refer to Grizzly's website or latest catalog for additional recommended accessories.
  • Page 33 A C C E S S O R I E S For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator G0862—3 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator The capstone of our new line of affordable, high- H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator quality cyclones, the G0862 features a 3 HP H3635—Cartridge Filter Pair P100...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Lubrication of the items below, and fix the problem before continuing operations: Since all bearings on the Model SB1091 are Ongoing sealed and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. DO •...
  • Page 35: Machine Storage

    M A I N T E N A N C E For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Machine Storage Note: If the machine will be out of service for only a short period of time, use way oil or a...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROU B LESHOOTI NG Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 If you need replacement parts, or if you are unsure how to do any of the solutions given here, feel free to call us at (360) 734-1540. Symptom Possible Cause...
  • Page 37 TROU B LESHOOTI NG For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine has 6. Machine is incorrectly mounted or 6. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim excessive sits unevenly. machine. vibration or noise 7. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
  • Page 38: Service

    S E R V I C E Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Checking/Adjusting Place straightedge on outfeed table so it hangs over cutterhead, then lower outfeed table until straightedge just touches Table Parallelism cutterhead body, as shown in Figure 34 (rotate cutterhead if necessary).
  • Page 39 S E R V I C E For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Checking Infeed Table Black Lines Represent Follow all steps for checking outfeed table Straightedge Positions parallelism to make sure that outfeed table from Overhead View is parallel with cutterhead.
  • Page 40 S E R V I C E Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 IMPORTANT: The steps below are intended to be performed in succession with the steps involved in checking the outfeed table. DO NOT proceed until those steps are followed.
  • Page 41: Replacing Carbide Inserts

    S E R V I C E For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Place straightedge in one of the positions In addition, each insert has a reference dot on shown in Figure 38, and adjust eccentric one corner. As the insert is rotated, the reference...
  • Page 42: Setting Infeed Table

    For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Setting Infeed Table Calibrating Infeed Table The infeed table on the Model SB1091 has positive stop bolts that, when properly set up, allow the operator to quickly adjust the infeed The depth scale on the infeed table can be table between finish/final cuts and shaping/heavy calibrated or "zeroed"...
  • Page 43: Setting Outfeed Table Height

    S E R V I C E For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Setting Outfeed Table Tip: Some advanced woodworkers have found that they can virtually eliminate snipe by Height setting the outfeed table in the following manner: Repeat Steps 1–4 using a freshly exposed insert.
  • Page 44: Checking/Adjusting Cutterhead Guard

    S E R V I C E Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Checking/Adjusting To check/adjust cutterhead guard for proper operation: Cutterhead Guard DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! Set fence to 90° and move it all the way back, then pull cutterhead guard (see Figure 47) and let it go.
  • Page 45: Setting Fence Stops

    S E R V I C E For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Setting Fence Stops Using a 45˚ square, adjust fence to 45˚ inward position, as shown in Figure 49. The fence stops simplify the task of adjusting the fence to 45˚...
  • Page 46 S E R V I C E Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Setting 90˚ Stop Setting 45˚ Outward (135º) Stop Using a 90˚ square, adjust fence to 90˚ Using a sliding bevel set to 135˚, adjust position, as shown in Figure 51.
  • Page 47: Adjusting/Replacing V-Belt

    S E R V I C E For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Adjusting/Replacing Lift motor up, slide V-belt off of motor and cutterhead pulleys, and replace with a new one. V-Belt Lower motor and adjust V-belt tension V-belt adjusting and replacing involves removing...
  • Page 48: Pulley Alignment

    S E R V I C E Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Pulley Alignment Pulley alignment is another important factor in Cutterhead power transmission and belt life. The pulleys Pulley should be parallel to each other and in the same plane (coplaner) for optimum performance.
  • Page 49: Electrical

    E L E C T R I C A L For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Electrical Safety Instructions These pages are accurate at the time of printing. In the constant effort to improve, however, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Study this section carefully. If you see differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support at (360) 734-1540 for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine.
  • Page 50: Wiring Diagram

    E L E C T R I C A L Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Wiring Diagram CONTROL PANEL Ground DIGITAL NC NO POWER START READOUT EMERGENCY STOP (2 AAA Batteries) SENSOR L1/1 L2/3 L3/5 NO 13 NC21...
  • Page 51: Electrical Components

    E L E C T R I C A L For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Electrical Components Figure 60. Control panel overview. Figure 61. Motor junction box wiring. Figure 62. Magnetic switch wiring. South Bend Tools -49-...
  • Page 52: Parts

    P A R T S Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Fence 27 26 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1091001 HANDWHEEL TYPE-10 97D X 9.5B-S X 5/16-18 PSB1091025 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 PSB1091002 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8...
  • Page 53: Base

    P A R T S For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Base South Bend Tools -51-...
  • Page 54 P A R T S Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Base Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1091004 ROLL PIN 4 X 25 PSB1091144 DUST PLATE (RH) PSB1091026 HEX NUT 5/16-18 PSB1091145 DUST PLATE (LH)
  • Page 55 P A R T S For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Table & Accessories 49-1 49-3 49-5 49-4 49-2 49-6 45-5 49-7 45-4 49-8 45-3 45-2 45-6 45-8 45-7 45-1 PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1091009 CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8...
  • Page 56: Stand & Motor

    P A R T S Model SB1091 For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Stand & Motor 102-6 102-5 102-8 102-4 102-10 151V2 102-9 102-1 102-2 102-7 102-15 102-16 102-17 188V2 102-18 102-11 102-14 125-4 125-11 125-6 125-9 125-10 125-1 125-2 125-5...
  • Page 57 P A R T S For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20 Model SB1091 Stand & Motor Parts List PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1091002 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8 PSB1091119 CONTROL PANEL COVER PSB1091008 FLAT WASHER 6MM PSB1091120 SNAP BUSHING 24ID X 34OD X 12L...
  • Page 58: Machine Labels

    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.
  • Page 59: Warranty

    Warranty This quality product is warranted by South Bend Tools to the original buyer for 2 years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to consumable parts, or defects due to any kind of misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs, alterations or lack of maintenance. We do not reimburse for third party repairs.
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