Grizzly H3140 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

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not

1.

Breaker or fuse at fault.

1.

If necessary, replace/reset fuse/breaker.

start; fuses/circuit

2.

Loose connection or short in line cord, plug,

2.

Inspect/repair cord, plug, and motor for damaged

breakers trip.

 

or motor.

 

insulation, shorted wires, or loose connections.

 

 

 

 

3.

Machine attached to incorrect power

3.

Connect to correctly-sized circuit (Page 9).

 

 

circuit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor slows

1.

Workpiece pressure is too great.

1.

Reduce workpiece pressure on sanding surface.

or stalls when

2.

Breaker or fuse at fault.

2.

Repair cause of short. Replace/reset fuse/breaker.

operating.

3.

Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power

3.

Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.

 

 

 

line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine vibrates

1.

Machine placed on uneven surface.

1.

Properly place machine on level surface.

excessively.

2.

Incorrect sanding belt tracking.

2.

Adjust sanding belt tracking (Page 17).

 

3.

Weak or broken sanding belt tension

3.

Replace spring.

 

 

spring.

 

 

 

4.

Broken/damaged sanding belt.

4.

Replace sanding belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Sanded surface not

1.

Table not square to sanding belt.

1.

Square table relative to sanding belt (Page 16).

square.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deep sanding

1.

Sandpaper damaged or clogged.

1.

Clean/replace sanding surface.

grooves or scars in

2.

Sandpaper too coarse for desired finish.

2.

Use a finer grit sanding surface.

workpiece.

3.

Workpiece sanded across grain.

3.

Sand with the grain.

 

 

4.

Too much sanding force on workpiece.

4.

Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.

 

5.

Workpiece held still against the belt.

5.

Keep workpiece moving across sanding surface.

 

 

 

 

 

Sanding grains

1.

Sanding belt has been stored incorrectly.

1.

Store sanding materials away from heat or damp

easily rub off

 

 

 

conditions; store flat, not folded or bent.

sanding surface.

2.

Sanding surface has been damaged.

2.

Replace sanding material.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sanding surface

1.

Too much pressure against belt.

1.

Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.

clogs quickly or

2.

Sanding softwood or has paint/varnish.

2.

Use different stock; change/clean sanding material

burns.

 

 

 

often.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burn marks on

1.

Using too fine of sanding grit.

1.

Use a coarser grit sanding belt.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Glazed sanding

1.

Sanding wet stock.

1.

Dry stock proper before sanding.

surfaces.

2.

Sanding stock with high residue.

2.

Use different stock; change/clean sanding material

 

 

 

 

often.

 

 

 

 

 

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Model H3140 (Mfg. after 6/02)

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Contents Model H3140 Page Table of Contents Introduction Manual AccuracyContact Info Machine DescriptionIdentification Machine Data Sheet Platen Info Safety Safety Instructions for MachineryAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Belt Sanders Respirator and Safety GlassesCircuit Requirements 110V OperationSetup Needed for SetupUnpacking Description QtyInventory Site ConsiderationsBox 1 Figure Qty Suffocation HazardAssembly Dust CollectionTo assemble your machine To connect a dust collection hoseTest Run To test run the machine Perform Sanding Belt Tracking onOperations Basic ControlsFollow these rules when choosing stock Operation OverviewStock Inspection Sanding TipsStop Adjustment To adjust the 0 StopTable Tilt To tilt the tableTo adjust the sanding belt tracking Sanding Belt TrackingSanding Belt Selection Belt SizeSanding Belt Replacement To change the sanding beltAccessories T20502 T20452 T20503 T20448 T20456 H073630 Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts Grit ModelG7313-700 lb Capacity Shop FOX Stand H2443-Universal AdapterG9955-Bench Top Dual Fan Dust Filter H3153-Pigskin Palm Gloves H3154-Lined Pigskin Palm GlovesMaintenance CleaningSchedule LubricationService TroubleshootingOperation Safety 110 VACParts Parts BreakdownParts List DescriptionLabels Breakdown & List Warranty Card CommentsGrizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAWarranty and Returns Warranty and ReturnsCall Today For a Free Full Color Catalog

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