Section 7: Service; Troubleshooting - Grizzly G0555LX 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 1. Switch disabling padlock installed.
not start, or
2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size.
power supply
breaker
3. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired incorrectly.
immediately
4. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
trips after
blown.
startup.
5. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
6. Start capacitor at fault.
7. Centrifugal switch adjustment/contact points
at fault.
8. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
9. ON/OFF or circuit breaker switch at fault.
10. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
Machine 1. Dull blade.
stalls or is
2. Workpiece material unsuitable for machine.
underpowered.
3. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.
4. Machine undersized for task.
5. Blade slipping on wheels or not properly
tensioned.
6. Belt(s) slipping/pulleys misaligned.
7. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
8. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired incorrectly.
9. Pulley slipping on shaft.
10. Motor overheated.
11. Extension cord too long.
12. Centrifugal switch/contact points at fault.
13. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
Model G0555LX (Mfd. Since 1/14)

Troubleshooting

Possible Solution
1. Remove switch disabling padlock (Page 33).
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size
(Pages 9–10).
3. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
4. Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse.
5. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 56).
6. Test/replace if at fault.
7. Adjust centrifugal switch/clean contact points. Replace
either if at fault.
8. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections.
9. Replace switch/circuit breaker.
10. Replace motor.
1. Sharpen/replace blade (Page 38).
2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20% (Page
34).
3. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed (Page 35).
4. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of cut.
5. Adjust blade tracking and tension (Pages 21 & 25).
6. Clean/tension/replace belt(s) (Pages 48–49); ensure
pulleys are aligned.
7. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 56).
8. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.
9. Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
10. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
11. Move machine closer to power supply; use shorter
extension cord.
12. Adjust centrifugal switch/clean contact points. Replace
either if at fault.
13. Replace motor.
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