Grizzly Extreme Series Bandsaw G0514X - Manual (Page 59)

G0514X/-X2/-X2B/-X3 (Mfg. Since 2/12)
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symptom possible Cause possible solution
table hard to tilt. 1. sawdust or pitch trapped between trunnion
and base.
2. Metal burrs on trunnion.
1. Calibrate pointer/scale at true 45 degrees.
2. remove burrs.
the cuts are rough,
or show scoring. 1. Blade is overloaded and twists.
2. the blade tpi is too coarse.
3. the blade is loose and slipping on wheels.
4. Blade tracking is incorrect.
5. the blade has missing or bent teeth.
6. the blade has a faulty weld. 1. decrease the feed rate.
2. use the correct blade for material and speed of cut.
3. adjust bade tension as required.
4. adjust the blade tracking back to normal.
5. replace the blade (
page 49).
6. replace the blade ( page 49).
Blade or teeth
break. 1. Blade tension is incorrect.
2. incorrect blade for application.
3. the feed is too heavy or blade speed is
wrong.
4. Cutting corners too sharply.
5. Blade used when dull.
6. Blade tracking is wrong.
7. Blade guide adjustment at fault.
8. inadequate blade support.
9. Blade weld at fault.
10. Wheel tires worn or incorrectly installed.
11. Fence or miter slot out of alignment with
blade.
1. adjust blade tension ( page 31).
2. use correct blade for application.
3. reduce feed rate or increase blade speed (
page
39).
4. use a wider arc on outside cuts, or use relief cuts
to make tight inside cuts.
5. replace the blade ( page 49).
6. adjust the blade tracking back to normal ( page 23).
7. adjust blade guide bearings for correct blade
support.
8. adjust upper blade guide so it is as close as
possible to workpiece.
9. replace with blade from different manufacturer
( page 49).
10. replace or re-install tires.
11. align table miter slot and fence with blade (
page
35).
Blade wears on
one side, slows,
smokes or shows
overheating. 1. Blade contacting table insert.
2. the blade guides are worn or mis-
adjusted.
3. the blade has insufficient support.
4. Blade is installed backwards.
5. Blade spinning backwards due to out of
phase wiring (3-phase only, g0514X3).
6. too much side pressure when feeding
workpiece.
7. the wheels are out of alignment.
8. dull or incorrect blade.
9. Blade is bell-mouthed.
10. Fence not parallel with blade (pressure at
blade backside).
11. table top surface is not parallel or square
to blade.
1. adjust blade guide bearings to eliminate excess
side pressure. adjust table for correct blade
clearance and miter slot alignment.
2. tighten the blade guide bracket.
3. tighten the blade guide as close to the workpiece
as possible.
4. Check blade rotation as described in test run” and
reverse blade if necessary.
5. switch two of the current carrying wires at the
terminal strip.
6. Feed workpiece straight into the blade.
7. adjust the wheels so they are coplanar ( page 65).
8. replace blade ( page 49).
9. install new blade.
10. adjust fence parallel with blade (
page 35).
11. adjust/shim table/trunnion position until blade and
table are parallel and square.
sawdust buildup
inside cabinet. 1. Clogged dust port.
2. low CFM (airflow) from dust collection
system.
1. Clean out dust port.
2. repair ducting for leaks or clogs, move dust
collector closer to machine, install a stronger dust
collector.