pro.point 8656852 - Troubleshooting

8656852 10 IN. HEAVY-DUTY BENCH GRINDER V1.0
20 For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does
not function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so,
have a qualified technician service the tool.
PROBLEM(S)
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SUGGESTED SOLUTION(S)
Grinder won’t
start.
1. Blown line fuse or
tripped circuit breaker.
2. Low line voltage.
3. Material wedged
between wheel and
guard.
4. Defective switch.
5. Defective, blown
capacitor.
6. Defective circuit board.
1. Replace with fuse of proper
size, if fus
e is blown. Reset
tripped breaker.
2. Check power supply for
voltage and correct as
needed.
3. Turn grinder off and
remove material.
4. Replace switch.
5. Replace capacitor.
6. Replace circuit board.
Excessive
vibration.
1. Improper mounting of
grinder or accessories.
2. Grinding wheel out of
balance.
3. Improper wheel
mounting.
1. Remount bench grinder.
2. Dress or replace wheels.
3. Remount wheels, but
rotate one wheel 90° with
respect to its previous
position. Other wheel
should remain in its
original position.
Motor
overheating.
1. Excess pressure
required to grind
material.
2. Grinding on side of
wheel.
3. Motor not turning freely
(without power).
1. Dress or replace wheels.
2. Grind only on face of
wheel.
3. Clean around wheels and
shaft and/or replace
bearings.
Fuses are
being blown
or circuit
breakers
tripped.
1. Overloading due to
binding.
2. Defective plug.
3. Defective cord.
4. Defective switch.
5. Faulty internal wiring.
1. Clean around wheels and
shaft and/or replace
bearings.
2. Replace plug.
3. Replace cord.
4. Replace switch.
5. Have electrician rewire
grinder.