Section 7: Service; Troubleshooting - Grizzly G0885 Owner's Manual

SECTION 7: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting 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.
Motor & Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause
Machine does not 1. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
start, or power
size.
supply breaker
2. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
immediately trips
blown.
after startup.
3. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
4. Potentiometer/variable-speed dial at fault.
5. ON button at fault.
6. Motor brushes at fault.
7. Motor at fault.
Machine stalls or 1. Feed rate too fast; blade speed too low.
underpowered.
2. Machine undersized for task.
3. Blade too course for material being cut.
4. Blade slipping on wheels.
5. Motor overheated.
6. Motor at fault.
Machine has 1. Saw component loose.
vibration or noisy
2. Blade at fault.
operation.
3. Motor is noisy.
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Troubleshooting

Possible Solution
1. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit
size.
2. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections.
4. Test/replace.
5. Replace switch.
6. Replace motor brushes (Page 27).
7. Test/repair/replace.
1. Reduce feed rate/pressure; increase blade speed.
2. Use correct/sharp blade; reduce feed rate/pressure.
Correct blade cut alignment to eliminate binding.
3. Use correct blade for operation (Page 16).
4. Adjust blade tension (Page 19).
5. Clean motor, let cool, reduce workload, or replace
brushes (Page 27).
6. Test/repair/replace.
1. Retighten/replace damaged bolts/nuts.
2. Replace/resharpen blade.
3. Replace brushes (Page 27).
Model G0885 (Mfd. Since 04/19)