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

Motor & Electrical

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine

does not

1.

Emergency stop push-button is engaged/

1.

Rotate clockwise slightly until it pops out/replace it.

start or

a breaker

 

faulty.

2.

Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded

trips.

 

2.

Wiring is open/has high resistance.

 

connections, and repair/replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Motor START button or STOP switch is at

3.

Replace faulty START OR STOP switch.

 

 

 

fault.

 

 

 

 

4.

Fuse has blown.

4.

Correct short/replace fuse on control panel.

 

 

5.

Power supply switched OFF or is at fault.

5.

Ensure power supply is switched on; ensure power

 

 

 

 

 

supply has the correct voltage.

 

 

6.

Start capacitor is at fault.

6.

Test/replace if faulty.

 

 

7.

Thermal overload relay has tripped.

7.

Turn cut-out dial to increase working amps and

 

 

 

 

 

push the reset pin. Replace if tripped multiple times.

 

 

 

 

 

Reduce workload on machine or test and replace

 

 

 

 

 

motor. If motor is OK, replace relay.

 

 

8.

Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.

8.

Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;

 

 

 

 

 

correct for short. Reset/replace fuse or breaker.

 

 

9.

Contactor not getting energized/has burnt

9.

Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.

 

 

 

contacts.

 

Replace unit if faulty.

 

 

10. Motor is at fault.

10. Test/repair/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine stalls or is

1.

Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for task.

1.

Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

underpowered.

2.

Workpiece material is not suitable for this

2.

Only cut wood products; make sure moisture content

 

 

 

machine.

 

is below 20% and there are no foreign materials in

 

 

 

 

 

the workpiece.

 

 

3.

Belt slipping.

3.

Replace bad belt, align pulleys, and re-tension.

 

 

4.

Motor connection is wired incorrectly.

4.

Correct motor wiring connections.

 

 

5.

Motor bearings are at fault.

5.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft

 

 

 

 

 

requires bearing replacement.

 

 

6.

Contactor not getting energized or has poor

6.

Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.

 

 

 

contacts.

 

Replace if faulty.

 

 

7.

Motor has overheated.

7.

Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

 

 

8.

Motor is at fault.

8.

Test/repair/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine

has

1.

Motor or component is loose.

1.

Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and

vibration

or noisy

 

 

 

re-tighten with thread locking fluid.

operation.

2.

Inserts are at fault.

2.

Rotate or replace inserts causing problem.

 

 

 

 

3.

V-belt worn or loose.

3.

Inspect/replace belt with a new one (refer to Page

 

 

 

 

 

42).

 

 

4.

Pulley is loose.

4.

Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as

 

 

 

 

 

required.

 

 

5.

Motor mount loose/broken.

5.

Tighten/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Grizzly G0495X owner manual Service, Troubleshooting, Motor & Electrical

G0495X specifications

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