Grizzly G8692 - Manual (Page 25)

-24- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand
Troubleshooting
Motor will not start. 1. Low voltage. 1. Check power line for proper voltage.
2. Open circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open
connections. connections.
Motor will not start; fuses or circuit 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. 1. Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged insulation and
breaker blown. shorted wires.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose 2. Repair or replace all connections on motor for loose or
connections. shorted terminals or worn insulation.
3. Circuit Overloaded. 3. Reduce load on circuit.
Motor fails to develop full power 1. Power line overloaded with lights, 1. Reduce load on power line.
(power output of motor decreases appliances, and other motors.
rapidly with decrease in voltage at 2. Undersized wires or circuits too long. 2. Increase wire sizes or reduce length of wire.
motor terminals). 3. General overloading of power 3. Request a power check from the power company.
company facilities.
Motor overheats. 1. Motor overloaded. 1. Reduce load on motor.
2. Air circulation through the motor 2. Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.
restricted.
Motor stalls (resulting in blown 1. Short circuit in motor or loose 1. Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or short
fuses or tripped circuit). connections. ed terminals or worn insulation.
2. Low voltage. 2 Correct the low voltage conditions.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breaker in 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breaker.
power line.
4. Motor overloaded. 4. Reduce load on motor.
Machine slows when operating. Applying too much pressure to Feed workpiece slower.
workpiece.
Blade does not run evenly on 1. Blade support bearings set incorrectly. 1. Adjust blade support bearings.
wheels. 2. Wheels are not coplanar. 2. Call Grizzly Service Department (570) 546-9663.
Blade does not cut evenly. 1. Blade is not properly tensioned. 1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Wheels are not coplanar. 2. Call Grizzly Service Department (570) 546-9663.
3. Tooth set is uneven. 3. Replace blade.
4. Teeth are sharper on one side than 4. Replace blade.
the other.
Blade slows when cutting. Blade 1. V-belt loose. 1. Tighten V-belt.
makes a squealing noise, 2. V-belt worn out. 2. Replace V-belt.
especially on start-up.
Ticking sound when the saw Weld contacting guide blocks or support Use the Model G2516 Stone to smooth the blade weld.
is running. bearing.