Section 7: Service; Troubleshooting - Grizzly G1014Z Owner's Manual

SECTION 7: SERvICE

review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-
ops. 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
machine does not 1. switch disabling key removed.
start or a breaker
2. motor cord not connected to power cord
trips.
(g1014zX only).
3. power supply switched oFF or at fault.
4. plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.
5. motor connection wired wrong.
6. Wall circuit breaker tripped.
7. Wiring open/has high resistance.
8. start capacitor at fault.
9. motor on/oFF switch at fault.
10. motor at fault.
machine stalls or is 1. Feed rate too aggressive.
underpowered.
2. machine undersized for task.
3. Workpiece
machine.
4. Belt slipping.
5. motor wired incorrectly.
6. pulley slipping on shaft.
7. plug/receptacle at fault.
8. motor bearings at fault.
9. motor overheated.
10. motor at fault.
machine has 1. motor or component loose.
vibration or noisy
operation.
2. V-belt worn or loose.
3. Workpiece loose.
4. pulley loose.
5. incorrectly mounted to workbench.
6. motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
7. motor mount loose/broken.
8. sanding disc out of balance or loose.
9. motor bearings at fault.
10. Work table support rod rubbing on motor.
model g1014z/g1014zX (mfg. 11/07+)

Troubleshooting

material not suitable for
possible solution
1. install switch disabling key.
2. Connect motor cord to power cord (g1014zX).
3. ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.
4. test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
5. Correct motor wiring connections.
6. ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.
7. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
8. test/replace if faulty.
9. replace switch.
10. test/repair/replace.
1. decrease feed rate.
2. Clean/replace sandpaper; reduce feed rate/sanding
depth.
3. only sand wood, ensure moisture is below 20%.
4. tension/replace belt; ensure pulleys are aligned.
5. Wire motor correctly.
6. replace loose pulley/shaft.
7. test for good contacts/correct wiring.
8. test/repair/replace.
9. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
10. test/repair/replace.
1. inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten
with thread locking fluid.
2. inspect/replace belt.
3. use the correct holding fixture and reclamp
workpiece.
4. realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key.
5. adjust feet, shim, or tighten mounting hardware.
6. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
7. tighten/replace.
8. tighten disc hub or replace disc.
9. test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
10. adjust table support rod.
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