Grizzly G1018HW Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start.

1.

Low voltage.

1.

Check power line for proper voltage.

 

2.

Open circuit in motor or loose connec-

2.

Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connec-

 

 

tions.

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start; fuses or

1.

Short circuit in line cord or plug.

1.

Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires.

circuit breakers blow.

2.

Short circuit in motor or loose connec-

2.

Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals

 

 

tions.

 

or worn insulation.

 

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

power line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor overheats.

1.

Motor overloaded.

1.

Reduce load on motor.

 

2.

Air circulation through the motor

2.

Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.

 

 

restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor stalls (resulting in

1.

Short circuit in motor or loose connec-

1.

Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or

blown fuses or tripped cir-

 

tions.

 

worn insulation.

cuit).

2.

Low voltage.

2

Correct the low voltage conditions.

 

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

power line.

 

 

 

4.

Motor overloaded.

4.

Reduce load on motor.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine slows when oper-

1.

Applying too much pressure to work-

1.

Feed workpiece slower.

ating.

 

piece.

 

 

 

2.

V-belts loose.

2.

Adjust V-belts. See page 38-39.

 

 

 

 

 

Loud, repetitious noise com-

1.

Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or

1.

Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if necessary.

ing from machine.

 

loose.

 

 

 

2.

Motor fan is hitting the cover.

2.

Tighten fan or shim cover.

 

3.

V-belts are defective.

3.

Replace V-belts. See page 39.

 

 

 

 

 

Snipe (gouge in the end of

1.

Outfeed table is set too low

1.

Align outfeed table with cutterhead knife at top dead center. See

the board that is uneven

 

 

 

page 22-23.

with the rest of the cut)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workpiece stops in the mid-

1.

Outfeed table is set too high.

1.

Align outfeed table with cutterhead knife at top dead center. See

dle of the cut

 

 

 

page 22-23.

 

 

 

 

 

Chipping

1.

Knots or conflicting grain direction in

1.

Inspect stock for knots and grain.

 

 

wood.

 

 

 

2.

Dull knives.

2.

Inspect and sharpen cutterhead knives.

 

3.

Feeding too fast.

3.

Slow down the rate that you feed the wood into the cutterhead.

 

4.

Taking too deep of a cut.

4.

Raise the infeed table to take a smaller depth of cut. Never

 

 

 

 

exceed 18" per pass when edge jointing or 132" when surface

 

 

 

 

planing. Reduce cutting depth for harder woods.

 

 

 

 

 

Fuzzy grain

1.

Wood may have high moisture content

1.

Check moisture content and allow to dry if moisture is too high.

 

 

or surface wetness.

 

 

 

2.

Dull knives.

2.

Inspect and sharpen cutterhead knives.

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance or repairs. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

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G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers

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Contents Jointers Model G0500/G1018/G1018HWPage Table of Contents Troubleshooting Guide 42-43 Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength Additional Safety Instructions For Jointers Never Joint end grainIntroduction Description G0500 G1018 G1018HWCircuit Requirements 220V Operation110V Operation 110V Circuit Breaker RequirementsGrounding Extension Cords220V Operation 110V OperationIdentification Common Terms and Definitions G0500 Inventory SET UPUnpacking G1018 Inventory G1018HW InventoryHardware Recognition Chart MeasureClean Up Site ConsiderationsTo install the switch Beginning AssemblySwitch Installation Wiring Connection To connect the motor cord to the motorBelt To install the V-beltJointer to Stand To install the stand cover Stand CoverG0500/G1018HW Handwheel Installation To install the fence on the jointer unitTo install the handwheels on the Model G0500/G1018HW Fence to JointerG1018 Table Lever Installation Knife Setting GaugeTo install the table levers on the Model G1018HW To assemble the knife setting gaugeTo inspect the knife height Knife InspectionTable Alignment To adjust the infeed table Outfeed table checkTo set the Model G1018 infeed table stop bolt G1018 Table StopsTo set the Model G1018 outfeed table stop bolt Cutterhead Guard To install the cutterhead guardThis operation is extremely important for operator safety Fence Stops To check and adjust the 45˚ R fence stopTo check and adjust the 90˚ fence stop Plug Installation To check and adjust the 45˚L fence stopTo install a plug on your power cord Test RunOperations Stock Inspection & RequirementsSquaring Stock Surface Planing Illustration of surface planing effectsEdge Jointing Illustration of edge jointing effectsBevel Cutting Illustration of bevel cutting effectsRabbet Cutting Illustration of rabbet cutting effects A few sample jointsMaintenance GeneralLubrication Knife ConditionDate Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Performed Service Adjustments About ServiceSetting Knives To set the knivesAdjusting Gibs Table gibs To adjust the table gibsAdjusting V-Belts To adjust the V-belt tensionTo replace the V-belts To adjust the V-belt alignmentReplacing V-Belt Date Approximate Hours Of Use Service Performed Reference Info Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionSee G0500/G1018/G1018HW Wiring Diagram Machine Data Sheet G0500 G0500 205 213 209 212 210 204211 202 208 201207 203 206 220 332 Base Cutterhead Model G1018 8 Jointer G1018 126 125 122 121 120 102 104 105 Table ADJ ROD 215 G1018 KNIVES, SET of Three Model G1018HW Jointer W/ Handwheels G1018HW 126 125 122 121 120 102 104 105 Rivet 2 X 5MM 202 205 211 203 204 210 213 209 212 208 207 201 206 214 G1018HW 328 PG1018323 Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WACall Today For a Free Full Color Catalog

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