Grizzly G0504 owner manual Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Symptom				Possible Cause		Possible Solution
Machine		has		1.	Motor or component is loose.	1.	Retighten/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts.
excessive		vibra-		2.	Blade weld at fault or teeth are broken.	2.	Replace blade.
tion or noisy oper-				3.	V-belt(s) worn or loose.	3.	Inspect/replace belts (refer to Page 37).
ation.				4.	Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.	4.	Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
				5.	Pulley is loose.	5.	Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, or key.
				6.	Machine incorrectly mounted.	6.	Tighten/replace floor mounts; relocate/shim machine.
				7.	Motor bearings are at fault.	7.	Replace bearings.
				8.	Blade is at fault.	8.	Replace warped, bent, or twisted blade; resharpen dull
							blade.
Machine		slows		1.	Feed rate is too fast.	1.	Slow down the feed rate.
when cutting.				2.	Wood has a high moisture content.	2.	Only cut properly dried wood.
				3.	V-belt does not have enough tension	3.	Tighten the V-belt (Page 36).
					and is slipping on the pulleys.
				4.	V-belt is worn out.	4.	Replace V-belt (Page 37).
Blade does not				1.	Blade support bearings set incorrectly.	1.	Adjust blade support bearings (Page 21).
run evenly on				2.	Wheels have built up pitch or dust.	2.	Clean wheels of all pitch and dust.
the wheels.				3.	Wheels are not coplanar.	3.	Call the Grizzly Service Department at (570) 546-9663 for
							help determining if your wheels really are NOT coplanar;
							adjust wheels to be coplanar as described on Page 41.
				4.	Shape of wheels has changed from	4.	Replace wheels.
					long term use and wear.
Blade	does not			1.	Blade is not properly tensioned.	1.	Adjust blade tension (Page 19).
cut evenly.				2.	Wheels are not coplanar.	2.	Call the Grizzly Service Department at (570) 546-9663 for
							help determining if your wheels really are NOT coplanar;
							adjust wheels to be coplanar as described on Page 41.
				3.	Tooth set is uneven.	3.	Replace blade.
				4.	Teeth are sharper on one side than the	4.	Replace blade.
					other.
Blade	makes		a	1.	V-belt is loose.	1.	Tighten the V-belt (Page 36).
squealing		noise,		2.	V-belt is worn out.	2.	Replace V-belt (Page 37).
especially			on
startup.
Ticking		sound		1.	Blade weld is contacting the guide	1.	Use the Model G2516 stone to smooth the blade weld.
when the		saw	is		blocks or support bearing.
running.
Hydraulic pump is				1.	Pump is restricted.	1.	Inspect and clean breather cap, filter, and tank screen.
noisy or hydraulic				2.	Filter is clogged.	2.	Perform minor service (Page 32).
system	operates			3.	Tank screen is clogged.	3.	Perform major service (Page 33).
erratically.				4.	Damaged hydraulic pump or motor.	4.	Replace pump or motor. See hydraulic specialist.

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