Grizzly H6246 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause			Possible Solution
Motor will not start.	1. Low voltage.			1. Check power line for proper voltage.
	2. Open circuit in motor or loose connec-			2. Inspect all lead connections on motor
	tions.			for loose or open connections.
Motor will not start; fuses or circuit break-	1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.			1. Repair or replace cord or plug for dam-
ers blow.				aged insulation and shorted wires.
Motor fails to develop full power (output	1. Power line overloaded with lights, appli-			1. Reduce load on power line.
of motor decreases rapidly with decrease	ances, and other motors.
in voltage at motor terminals).	2. Undersized wires or circuits too long.			2. Increase wire sizes or reduce length of
				the circuit.
	3. General overloading of power company			3. Request a power check from the power
	facilities.			company.
Motor overheats.	1. Motor overloaded.			1. Reduce load on motor.
	2. Air circulation	through	the motor	2. Clean out motor to provide normal air
	restricted.			circulation.
Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or	1. Short circuit in motor or loose connec-			1. Repair or replace connections on motor
tripped circuit).	tions.			for loose or shorted terminals or worn
				insulation.
	2. Low voltage.			2. Correct the low voltage conditions.
	3. Incorrect fuses	or circuit	breakers in	3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
	power line.
	4. Motor overloaded.			4. Reduce load on motor.
Loud repetitious noise coming from	1. Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or			1. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace
machine.	loose.			or tighten as needed.
	2. Motor fan is hitting the cover.			2. Adjust fan cover mounting position,
				tighten fan, or shim fan cover.
Vibration when running or cutting.	1. Loose or damaged blade.			1. Tighten or replace blade.
	2. Worn arbor bearings.			2. Check/replace arbor bearings.

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Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any troubleshooting. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.

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