Grizzly G0592 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting

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SECTION 7: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

Troubleshooting

Motor & Electrical

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Machine does not start or a

1.

E-Stop button pressed.

1.

Twist E-Stop button until it pops out.

breaker trips.

2.

Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired

2.

Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

3.

Start capacitor is at fault.

3.

Test/replace capacitor if faulty.

 

4.

Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/

4.

Ensure correct size for machine load; replace weak

 

 

tripped.

 

breaker.

 

5.

Motor connection wired incorrectly.

5.

Correct motor wiring connections.

 

6.

Power supply is at fault/switched

6.

Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and

 

 

OFF.

 

main power supply is switched ON.

 

7.

Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.

7.

Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.

 

8.

Wiring is open/has high resistance.

8.

Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded

 

 

 

 

connections, and repair/replace as necessary.

 

9.

Motor is at fault.

9.

Test/repair/replace.

Machine stalls or is under-

1.

Wrong blade for the workpiece

1.

Use blade with correct properties for your type of cut-

powered.

 

material.

 

ting.

 

2.

Wrong workpiece material.

2.

Use metal with correct properties for your type of cut-

 

 

 

 

ting.

 

3.

Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for

3.

Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

 

 

task.

 

 

 

4.

Blade is slipping on wheels.

4.

Adjust blade tracking and tension.

 

5.

Low power supply voltage.

5.

Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.

 

6.

Motor bearings are at fault.

6.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft

 

 

 

 

requires bearing replacement.

 

7.

Plug/receptacle is at fault.

7.

Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

 

8.

Motor connection is wired incor-

8.

Correct motor wiring connections.

 

 

rectly.

9.

Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

 

9.

Motor has overheated.

 

10. Motor is at fault.

10. Test/repair/replace.

Machine has vibration or

1.

Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.

1.

Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged

noisy operation.

2.

Blade is at fault.

 

fan.

 

2.

Replace/resharpen blade.

 

3.

Gearbox is at fault.

3.

Rebuild gearbox for bad gear(s)/bearing(s).

 

4.

Wrong blade for material.

4.

Change blade.

 

5.

Speed is set too slow.

5.

Adjust speed as required.

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G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw

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Contents Model G0592 Page Table of Contents Maintenance Foreword IntroductionContact Info Machine Data Sheet Other Identification Control Panel Safety Safety Instructions for MachineryAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws 220V Single-Phase Circuit RequirementsItems Needed for Set Up SET UPSet Up Safety UnpackingInventory Box 1 Figure QtyHardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Site ConsiderationsMoving & Placing Base Unit Mounting to Shop FloorWorkstop To install the workstopShipping Bracket To remove the shipping bracketFeed Stop To adjust the feed stop boltChip Trays & Splash Guard Components and Hardware Needed QtyFactory adjustments that should be verified Recommended AdjustmentsTest Run Vise Operation SafetyOperations To change vise positionsVise jaw positioning To rapidly change the vise jaw gapCutting Angle To change the angleBlade Speed Blade SelectionTo change blade speeds Feed Rate To set the feed rateCoolant System To adjust the rear blade guideBlade Guides To use the coolant systemSpray gun G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Cutting Fluid Operation Tips Tips for horizontal cuttingH5405-LenoxLube Tube AccessoriesG7897-Machining Fluid H1302 H4979 H4977 H1302-Standard EarmuffsH1300 H1298 G7984 H2347 H0736 Schedule MaintenanceCleaning LubricationVise leadscrew lubrication area Service TroubleshootingBandsaw Operations Blade Change To change the blade on the bandsawBlade Tension Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawTo tension the blade on the bandsaw To adjust the blade guide bearings Blade Guide BearingsLimit switch Electrical ComponentsTransformer Contactor Relay Terminal Block Model G0592 220V Wiring Diagram Parts Breakdown Base Parts List DescriptionSwivel Base Swivel Base Parts List Vise Parts Breakdown Vise Parts List Bow Parts Breakdown Bow Parts List Blade Tension Blade Tension & Motor Parts List PB87MBladeGuides Blade Guides Parts List Electrical Parts Electrical Parts List Warranty and Returns Page Page

G0592 specifications

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