Troubleshooting - Grizzly G8692 Instruction Manual

Motor will not start.
Motor will not start; fuses or circuit
breaker blown.
Motor fails to develop full power
(power output of motor decreases
rapidly with decrease in voltage at
motor terminals).
Motor overheats.
Motor stalls (resulting in blown
fuses or tripped circuit).
Machine slows when operating.
Blade does not run evenly on
wheels.
Blade does not cut evenly.
Blade slows when cutting. Blade
makes a squealing noise,
especially on start-up.
Ticking sound when the saw
is running.
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Troubleshooting

1. Low voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections.
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
3. Circuit Overloaded.
1. Power line overloaded with lights,
appliances, and other motors.
2. Undersized wires or circuits too long.
3. General overloading of power
company facilities.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Air circulation through the motor
restricted.
1. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections.
2. Low voltage.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breaker in
power line.
4. Motor overloaded.
Applying too much pressure to
workpiece.
1. Blade support bearings set incorrectly.
2. Wheels are not coplanar.
1. Blade is not properly tensioned.
2. Wheels are not coplanar.
3. Tooth set is uneven.
4. Teeth are sharper on one side than
the other.
1. V-belt loose.
2. V-belt worn out.
Weld contacting guide blocks or support
bearing.
1. Check power line for proper voltage.
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open
connections.
1. Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged insulation and
shorted wires.
2. Repair or replace all connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
3. Reduce load on circuit.
1. Reduce load on power line.
2. Increase wire sizes or reduce length of wire.
3. Request a power check from the power company.
1. Reduce load on motor.
2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
1. Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or short
ed terminals or worn insulation.
2 Correct the low voltage conditions.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breaker.
4. Reduce load on motor.
Feed workpiece slower.
1. Adjust blade support bearings.
2. Call Grizzly Service Department (570) 546-9663.
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Call Grizzly Service Department (570) 546-9663.
3. Replace blade.
4. Replace blade.
1. Tighten V-belt.
2. Replace V-belt.
Use the Model G2516 Stone to smooth the blade weld.
G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand