Grizzly T10499 specifications Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.

Symptom	Possible Cause		Possible Solution
Machine does not	1.	Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired	1.	Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
start or a breaker		incorrectly.
trips.	2.	Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.	2.	Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;
				replace weak breaker.
	3.	Main ON/OFF switch turned OFF or is at	3.	Ensure main ON/OFF switch is turned ON; replace
		fault.		switch.
	4.	Wiring is open/has high resistance.	4.	Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
				connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
	5.	Weld button is at fault.	5.	Replace weld button.
Weld is mis-aligned.	1.	Debris or flash on weld clamps or blade.	1.	Remove debris, oily substances, or flash from weld
				clamps and blade.
	2.	Blade ends not cut off square.	2.	Use the blade shear to cut blades; grind ends
				together (see Note on top of Page 8).
	3.	Blade ends not evenly butted in clamps.	3.	Make sure blade ends are evenly butted against each
				other before securing with clamp levers (Page 8).
	4.	Clamp pressure not set correctly.	4.	Set clamp pressure correctly according to tables on
				Page 9.
Weld not complete	1.	Blade ends not clamped properly.	1.	Make sure blade ends are evenly butted against
(has blow-holes)				each other in clamps; use the correct clamp pressure
	2.	Blade ends not even with each other.		(Page 8).
			2.	Use the blade shear to cut blades; grind ends
				together (see Note on top of Page 8).
Weld breaks or is	1.	Weld not correctly annealed.	1.	Correctly perform the annealing procedure on
brittle.				Page 11.
	2.	Weld is ground too thin.	2.	Only grind flash even with blade body.
	3.	Debris or oil in weld.	3.	Make sure clamps and blade ends are clean of
				debris, oily substances, and flash.
	4.	Blade overheated during grinding.	4.	Use light passes with the grinding wheel.

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