Grizzly T26417/T26418 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting

SECTION 7: SERVICE

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.

Troubleshooting

Symptom			Possible Cause		Possible Solution
Motor will not start;			1.	Switch disabling key removed.	1.	Insert key to enable switch.
fuses or circuit			2.	Loose connections at motor or switch.	2.	Inspect all motor connections for loose or open
breakers blow.						connections.
			3.	Switch, bridge rectifier or motor at fault.	3.	Replace the component at fault.
Motor stalls			1.	Motor overloaded.	1.	Reduce feeding pressure.
(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit).
Deep sanding			1.	Sanding sleeve too coarse for the desired	1.	Use a finer grit sanding sleeve.
grooves or scars in				finish.
workpiece.			2.	Workpiece sanded across the grain.	2.	Sand with the grain.
			3.	Too much feeding pressure against	3.	Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
				workpiece.
Grains	rub off	the	1.	Sanding sleeve has been stored in an	1.	Store sanding sleeve away from extremely dry or
sanding sleeve.				incorrect environment.		hot temperatures.
			2.	Sanding sleeve has been folded or	2.	Store sanding sleeves separately and not folded or
				smashed.		flat.
Sanding surfaces			1.	Too much pressure against sleeve.	1.	Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
clog quickly or burn.			2.	Sanding softwood or wood with a high sap	2.	Either use different wood or plan on cleaning/
				content.		replacing sleeves frequently.
Burn	marks	on	1.	Using too fine of sanding grit.	1.	Use a coarser grit sanding sleeve.
workpiece.			2.	Using too much pressure.	2.	Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
			3.	Work held still for too long.	3.	Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.

Model T26417/T26418 (Mfd. Since 11/13) -27-