Grizzly G1183 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting

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SECTION 7: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel- ops. 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

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Machine does not

1.

Power supply switched OFF or at fault.

1.

Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.

start or a breaker

2.

Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.

2.

Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

trips.

3.

Motor connection wired wrong.

3.

Correct motor wiring connections.

 

 

4.

Wall circuit breaker tripped.

4.

Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.

 

5.

Wiring open/has high resistance.

5.

Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.

 

6.

Start capacitor at fault.

6.

Test/replace if faulty.

 

7.

Motor ON/OFF switch at fault.

7.

Replace switch.

 

8.

Motor at fault.

8.

Test/repair/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine stalls or is

1.

Feed rate too aggressive.

1.

Decrease feed rate.

underpowered.

2.

Machine undersized for task.

2.

Clean/replace sandpaper; reduce feed rate/sanding

 

 

 

 

depth.

 

3.

Workpiece material not suitable for

3.

Only sand wood, ensure moisture is below 20%.

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

4.

Motor wired incorrectly.

4.

Wire motor correctly.

 

5.

Plug/receptacle at fault.

5.

Test for good contacts/correct wiring.

 

6.

Motor bearings at fault.

6.

Test/repair/replace.

 

7.

Motor overheated.

7.

Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

 

8.

Motor at fault.

8.

Test/repair/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine has

1.

Motor or component loose.

1.

Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten

vibration or noisy

 

 

 

with thread locking fluid.

operation.

2.

Incorrectly mounted to workbench.

2.

Secure stand to workbench, reposition to level

 

 

 

 

 

surface, or shim.

 

3.

Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.

3.

Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.

 

4.

Motor mount loose/broken.

4.

Tighten/replace.

 

5.

Sanding disc out of balance or loose.

5.

Tighten disc hub or replace disc.

 

6.

Broken/defective sanding belt.

6.

Replace sanding belt (see Page 26).

 

7.

Tables are loose.

7.

Tighten table locks.

 

8.

Motor bearings at fault.

8.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft

 

 

 

 

requires bearing replacement.

 

9.

Sanding belt roller bearings at fault.

9.

Replace bearings.

 

 

 

 

 

Model G1183/G1276 (Mfg. Since 3/10)

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