Section 7: Service; Troubleshooting - Grizzly G1014Z 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. Switch disabling key removed.
start, or power
2. Motor cord not connected to power cord
supply breaker
(G1014ZX only).
immediately trips
3. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
after startup.
size.
4. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.
5. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
6. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
7. Start capacitor at fault.
8. Centrifugal switch adjustment/contact points
at fault.
9. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
10. ON/OFF switch at fault.
11. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
Machine stalls or is 1. Workpiece material unsuitable for machine.
underpowered.
2. V-belt slipping/pulleys misaligned.
3. Motor wires connected incorrectly.
4. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.
5. Pulley slipping on shaft.
6. Machine undersized for task.
7. Motor overheated.
8. Extension cord too long.
9. Centrifugal switch/contact points at fault.
10. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
Machine has 1. Motor or component loose.
vibration or noisy
operation.
2 Stand feet not adjusted/attached properly.
3. V-belt worn, loose, pulleys misaligned, or
belt slapping cover.
4. Pulley loose.
5. Motor mount loose/broken.
Model G1014Z/G1014ZX (Mfd. Since 08/22)

Troubleshooting

Possible Solution
1. Install switch disabling key.
2. Connect motor cord to power cord (G1014ZX).
3. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit
size (Page 12).
4. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring (Page 51).
5. Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse.
6. Correct motor wire connections (Page 51).
7. Test/replace if at fault.
8. Adjust centrifugal switch/clean contact points.
Replace either if at fault.
9. Fix broken wires or
connections (Page 51).
10. Replace switch.
11. Replace motor.
1. Only sand wood/ensure moisture is below 20%
(Page 33).
2. Clean/replace V-belt (Page 50); ensure pulleys are
aligned (Page 50).
3. Correct motor wire connections (Page 51).
4. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring (Page 51).
5. Tighten/replace loose pulley/shaft.
6. Clean (Page 44)/replace sanding belt (Page 39)/disc
(Page 41); reduce feed rate/sanding depth.
7. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
8. Move machine closer to power supply; use shorter
extension cord.
9. Adjust centrifugal switch/clean contact points.
Replace either if at fault.
10. Replace motor.
1. Replace damaged or missing bolts/nuts or tighten if
loose.
2. Adjust/re-install stand feet to stabilize machine.
3. Inspect/replace V-belt (Page 50). Realign pulleys if
necessary (Page 50).
4. Secure pulley on shaft.
5. Tighten/replace.
disconnected/corroded
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