Grizzly G0513X, G0514X3 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting

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SECTION 7: SERVICE

This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. If you need help troubleshooting, you need replacement parts, or you are unsure of how to perform the pro- cedures in this section, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

Troubleshooting

Motor & Electrical

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine

does

1.

Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly.

1.

Test for good contact or correct the wiring.

not start

or a

2.

Motor connection wired incorrectly.

2.

Correct motor wiring connections (Page 54).

breaker trips.

3.

Power supply is at fault/switched OFF.

3.

Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

main power supply is switched ON.

 

 

4.

Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.

4.

Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.

 

 

5.

Centrifugal switch is at fault.

5.

Adjust/replace the centrifugal switch if available.

 

 

6.

Wiring is open/has high resistance.

6.

Check for broken wires or corroded/disconnected con-

 

 

 

 

 

nections, and repair/replace as necessary.

 

 

7.

Start capacitor is at fault.

7.

Test/replace if faulty.

 

 

8.

Motor is at fault.

8.

Repair/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine

stalls

1.

Wrong workpiece material (wood).

1.

Use wood with correct moisture content, without glues,

or is underpow-

 

 

 

and little pitch/resins.

ered.

 

2.

Processing speed too fast for task.

2.

Decrease processing speed. See Basic Cutting Tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on Page 32.

 

 

3.

V-belt slipping.

3.

Replace bad V-belt, align pulleys, and re-tension

 

 

 

 

 

(Page 49).

 

 

4.

Blade is slipping on wheels.

4.

Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifica-

 

 

 

 

 

tions. See Page 22 or 27.

 

 

5.

Low power supply voltage.

5.

Ensure all hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.

 

 

6.

Run capacitor is at fault.

6.

Repair/replace.

 

 

7.

Plug/receptacle is at fault.

7.

Test for good contacts and correct wiring.

 

 

8.

Motor connection is wired incorrectly.

8.

Correct motor wiring connections (Page 54).

 

 

9.

Motor bearings are at fault.

9.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft

 

 

 

 

 

requires bearing replacement.

 

 

10. Motor has overheated.

10. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

 

 

11. Motor is at fault.

11. Repair/replace.

 

 

12. Centrifugal switch is at fault.

12. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any troubleshooting. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.

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G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw

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Contents Extreme Series Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Accessories Maintenance Introduction ForewordContact Info Machine Data Sheet Table Information G0514X Machine Data Sheet 26-3/4 G0514X3 Machine Data Sheet G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw Identification Safety Safety Instructions for MachineryAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws Circuit Requirements OperationPhase Converter GroundingExtension Cords SET UP Set Up SafetyItems Needed for Set Up UnpackingCrate Contents Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Qty Hardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Site ConsiderationsMoving & Placing Base Unit MountingTo move and place the bandsaw To install the table Components and Hardware Needed QtyBlade Tracking To center track the bladeTo install the positive stop Positive StopDust Collection To set the positive stopTo connect a dust collection hose Installing Fence To install the fenceTest Run Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the upper support bearingsTensioning Blade To tension the bandsaw bladeTo adjust the lower support bearings Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesAligning Table Aligning Fence To align the fence parallel with the miter slotOperation Safety Overview OperationsSTART/STOP Switch Guide Post G0513X START/STOP switchFine Tune Tracking Blade LeadTo correct blade lead To skew your fenceTable Tilt To shift the tableTo tilt the table RippingCrosscutting To make a rip cutTo make a 90˚ crosscut Resawing Resawing lumberCutting Curves Stacked Cuts To complete a stacked cutTo adjust the blade speed Blade SpeedBlade Information Blade LengthTooth Pitch Most common causes of blade breakage areBlade Changes To remove a bladeTo replace a blade Accessories Replacement Blades1311⁄2 Carbon Steel Replacement Blades for the Model G0513X H2347 H1300 H1298 G7984 H0736 H1302Maintenance Service TroubleshootingAdjust the feet on the bottom of the stand relocate Checking V-Belt Tensioning V-Belt To check the V-beltTools Needed Qty To tension the V-beltReplacing V-Belt Tools NeededTo replace the V-belt Adjusting Tension Adjusting Wheel BrushTo adjust the tension lever To adjust the wheel brushWheel Alignment To check if your wheels are coplanarCoplanarity Gauge G0513X Electrical Components G0513X Wiring Diagram G0514X Electrical Components G0514X Wiring Diagram G0514X3 Electrical Components To Junction BoxG0514X3 Wiring Diagram G0513X G0513X Fence/Guide Parts G0513X Parts List DescriptionDescription G0513X Labels G0514X/G0514X3 Main Parts G0514X/G0514X3 Fence/Guide Parts G0514X/G0514X3 Labels G0514X/G0514X3 Parts List PSB30M CAP Screw M6-1 X PFS09M Flange Screw M5-.8 X Warranty and Returns Page Page
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