Grizzly G0513X, G0514X3 owner manual Symptom, Possible Cause, Possible Solution

Blade wanders or 1. Blade lead. won't follow line

of cut.

G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw

—Move dust collector closer to saw. —Install a stronger dust collector.

1. Refer to Blade Lead on Page 34.

tem.

—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.

2. Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection sys- 2. Three options:

1. Clean out dust port.

Sawdust buildup 1. Clogged dust port. inside cabinet.

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Rough or poor 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. quality cuts.

2. Blade too wide for size of radius being cut.

workpiece.

Cutting Tips on Page 32.

Burn marks on 1. Too much side pressure when feeding 1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See the edge of the

cut.

when 1. Loose or damaged blade.

Vibration cutting.

1. Tighten or replace blade. See Page 27 or 42.

2. Table improperly adjusted.

1. Reduce side pressure.

2. Adjust table (Page 30).

Blade contacting 1. Excessive side pressure when cutting. table insert.

2. Blade weld may be failing.

Ticking sound 1. Blade weld contacting support bearing. when the saw is

running.

2. Blade is dull.

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2. Replace blade (Page 42).

Machine slows 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. when operating.

Possible Cause

Symptom

Cutting Operations

See Page 27 or 42.

1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page

2. Install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension.

1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the blade.

2. Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 42).

Possible Solution

1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page

Basic

Symptom		Possible Cause		Possible Solution
Machine	has	1.	Blade weld hits guides or teeth are broken.	1.	Replace blade (Page 42).
vibration	or	2.	Bent or worn out blade.	2.	Replace blade (Page 42).
noisy operation		3.	Motor or component is loose.	3.	Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and
when running.					re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
		4.	V-belt worn or loose.	4.	Inspect/replace belts with matched set (Page 49).
		5.	Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.	5.	Replace dented fan cover and loose/damaged fan.
		6.	Pulley is loose.	6.	Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as
					required.
		7.	Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits uneven-	7.	Adjust the feet on the bottom of the stand; relocate
			ly on floor.		machine.
		8.	Motor bearings are at fault.	8.	Test by rotating shaft — rotational grinding/loose shaft
					requires bearing replacement.
		9.	Worn arbor bearings.	9.	Check/replace arbor bearings.
		10. Wheels not coplanar/aligned correctly.		10. Adjust wheel alignment to coplaner (Page 51).
		11. Tires incorrectly installed on wheels.		11. Re-install tires on wheels.
		12. Wheels out of balance.		12. Replace wheels.

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