Section 6: Service; Troubleshooting - Grizzly G0828 Owner's Manual

SECTION 6: SERVICE

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. Note: Please
gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
Symptom Possible Cause
Shear will not cut 1. Workpiece thickness exceeds shear
workpiece.
capacity.
2. Blades worn or damaged.
3. Blade gap not correct.
4. Not enough pressure applied to cutting
lever.
Cuts are not square. 1. 90° guide not square with blades.
2. Rear work stop not parallel to blades.
3. Hold-down bar not properly securing
workpiece during cut.
4. Blade gap not correct.
Poor quality of cuts 1. Blade gap not correct.
(ripping or tearing).
2. Blades worn or damaged.
3. Gibs too loose.
Arm difficult to use. 1. Blade gap not correct.
2. Cutting lever movement difficult.
3. Gibs too tight.
Model G0828/G0829 (Mfd. Since 02/17)

Troubleshooting

Possible Solution
1. Only use workpiece material that is within shear
capacity (Pages 5–6).
2. Sharpen/replace blades (Page 25).
3. Properly adjust blade gap (Page 24).
3. Safely increase pressure on cutting lever.
1. Adjust 90° guide square with blades (Page 18).
2. Properly adjust rear work stop parallel to blades
(Page 17).
3. Adjust hold-down bar for even pressure on
workpiece (Page 16).
4. Properly adjust blade gap (Page 24).
1. Properly adjust blade gap (Page 24).
2. Sharpen/replace blades (Page 25).
3. Properly adjust gibs (Page 27).
1. Properly adjust blade gap (Page 24).
2. Lubricate pillow bearings (Page 22) and copper gibs
(Page 22).
3. Properly adjust gibs (Page 27).
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