Grizzly Portable Blade T10499 - Manual (Page 12)

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t10499/t10500 Blade Welder
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.
Troubleshooting
symptom possible Cause possible solution
Machine does not
start or a breaker
trips. 1. plug/receptacle is at fault or wired
incorrectly.
2. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.
3. Main on/oFF switch turned OFF or is at
fault.
4. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
5. Weld button is at fault.
1. test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
2. ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;
replace weak breaker.
3. ensure main on/oFF switch is turned ON; replace
switch.
4. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
5. replace weld button.
Weld is mis-aligned. 1. debris or flash on weld clamps or blade.
2. Blade ends not cut off square.
3. Blade ends not evenly butted in clamps.
4. Clamp pressure not set correctly.
1. remove debris, oily substances, or flash from weld
clamps and blade.
2. use the blade shear to cut blades; grind ends
together (see Note on top of Page 8).
3. Make sure blade ends are evenly butted against each
other before securing with clamp levers ( Page 8).
4. set clamp pressure correctly according to tables on
Page 9.
Weld not complete
(has blow-holes) 1. Blade ends not clamped properly.
2. Blade ends not even with each other.
1. Make sure blade ends are evenly butted against
each other in clamps; use the correct clamp pressure
(
Page 8).
2. use the blade shear to cut blades; grind ends
together (see Note on top of Page 8).
Weld breaks or is
brittle. 1. Weld not correctly annealed.
2. Weld is ground too thin.
3. debris or oil in weld.
4. Blade overheated during grinding.
1. Correctly perform the annealing procedure on
Page 11.
2. only grind flash even with blade body.
3. Make sure clamps and blade ends are clean of
debris, oily substances, and flash.
4. use light passes with the grinding wheel.