Grizzly Deluxe Bandsaw G0555LX - Manual (Page 46)

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G0555LX (Mfg. Since 3/13)
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
section 7: service
troubleshooting
symptom possible Cause possible solution
Machine
does not
start or a
breaker trips. 1. power supply is at fault/switched oFF.
2. plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly.
3. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
4. Motor connection wired incorrectly.
5. start capacitor is at fault.
6. Motor on/oFF switch is at fault.
7. Centrifugal switch is at fault.
1. ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all
legs and main power supply is switched ON.
2. test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Check for broken wires or disconnected/
corroded connections, and repair/replace as
necessary.
4. Correct motor wiring connections ( page 53).
5. test/replace.
6. replace faulty on/oFF switch.
7. adjust/replace centrifugal switch.
Machine
stalls or is
underpowered. 1. incorrect workpiece material.
2. Feed rate too fast for task.
3. v-belt slipping.
4. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
5. plug/receptacle is at fault.
6. Motor bearings are at fault.
7. Motor has overheated.
8. Motor is at fault.
9. Centrifugal switch is at fault.
1. use wood with correct moisture content (20%
or less), without glues, and little pitch/resin.
2. decrease feed rate.
3. tighten/repair/replace (
pages 46 and 47).
4. Correct motor wiring connections ( page 53).
5. test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
6. test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
7. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
8. test/repair/replace.
9. adjust/replace centrifugal switch.
Machine
has
vibration or
noisy operation. 1. Motor or component is loose.
2. v-belt worn or loose.
3. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
4. pulley is loose.
5. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits
unevenly on floor.
6. blade is at fault.
7. Cast iron motor mount loose/broken.
8. Centrifugal switch is at fault.
9. Motor or spindle bearings are at fault.
1. inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/
nuts, use thread locking fluid, and retighten.
2. tension v-belt ( page 46) or replace v-belt
( page 47).
3. replace dented fan cover; replace damaged fan.
4. tighten pulley set screw.
5. adjust stand feet.
6. replace blade.
7. tighten/replace.
8. adjust/replace centrifugal switch..
9. test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.