Section 7: Service; Troubleshooting - Grizzly G0538 Owner's Manual

SECTION 7: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you
need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support
at (570) 546-9663.
Motor & Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause
Motor will not start. 1. Low voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor or loose connec-
tions.
Motor will not start; 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
fuses or circuit
breakers blow.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose connec-
tions.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Motor overheats. 1. Motor overloaded.
Motor stalls (result- 1. Motor overloaded.
ing in blown fuses
2. Short circuit in motor or loose connec-
or tripped circuit).
tions.
3. Low voltage.
4. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Machine slows 1. Workpiece pressure is too great.
when operating.
Machine vibrates 1. Machine not secured to workbench.
excessively.
2. Incorrect motor mounting.
Sanding Operations
Deep sanding 1. Sanding sleeve too coarse for the desired
grooves or scars in
finish.
workpiece.
2. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
3. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
Grains rub off the 1. Sanding sleeve has been stored in an
sanding sleeve.
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding sleeve has been folded or
smashed.
Sanding surfaces 1. Too much pressure against sleeve.
clog quickly or
2. Sanding softwood.
burn.
G0538 Oscillating Spindle Sander

Troubleshooting

Possible Solution
1. Check power line voltage and correct if necessary.
2. Inspect all motor connections for loose or open connec-
1. Inspect cord and plug for damaged insulation or shorted
2. Inspect all motor connections for loose or shorted termi-
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
1. Reduce load on motor.
1. Reduce load on motor.
2. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted termi-
3. Check power line voltage and correct if necessary.
4. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
1. Reduce workpiece pressure on spindle.
1. Secure machine to workbench.
2. Check⁄adjust motor mounting.
1. Use a finer grit sanding sleeve.
2. Sand with the grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
1. Store sanding sleeve away from extremely dry or hot
2. Store sanding sleeves separately and not folded or flat.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics of the
tions.
wires.
nals or worn insulation.
nals or worn insulation.
temperatures.
stock and plan on cleaning⁄replacing belts frequently.
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