Grizzly 2x72 problem

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Hesparus

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Hi Everyone,

Been away for a while, but planning on spending a lot more time on knives this winter.
Anyway, on to my problem. I have a Grizzly 2x72" grinder that I've had for about 8 years. Yesterday I tried to turn it on and nothing happened. The outlet that it's plugged into is working for sure. I work in a shared space, so I don't know what was happening the last time someone used it. Are there any things I should look at first when I open it up? Any known issues with these that can result in this issue?
Thanks,
Chris
 
The on/off switch probably went bad. It happens.

You can get one at Home Depot
 
Hesparus said:
Hi Everyone,

Been away for a while, but planning on spending a lot more time on knives this winter.
Anyway, on to my problem. I have a Grizzly 2x72" grinder that I've had for about 8 years. Yesterday I tried to turn it on and nothing happened. The outlet that it's plugged into is working for sure. I work in a shared space, so I don't know what was happening the last time someone used it. Are there any things I should look at first when I open it up? Any known issues with these that can result in this issue?
Thanks,
Chris
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If you ask ......you don t know , right ? High voltage current , I have no advice what to check. . . .. sorry . Find someone to see what s wrong is my advice to you :thumbsup:
 
Try removing the belt, and spinning it as you flip the switch. The starting capacitor may be bad. If it starts, you know it is the capacitor.
 
Do you hear ANY noise when you flip the switch? Vibrating or buzzing? Chances are very likely it’s just a power switch. Could be a break in the cord as well, or a loose connection, or a start cap, though my money would be on the switch. Very easy to diagnose with a mutimeter.
 
knife to a gunfight said:
Do you hear ANY noise when you flip the switch? Vibrating or buzzing? Chances are very likely it’s just a power switch. Could be a break in the cord as well, or a loose connection, or a start cap, though my money would be on the switch. Very easy to diagnose with a mutimeter.
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No sound or movement at all.
 
Do you have a multimeter?

If not:
Kill the power (unplug the unit)
Bridge the switch with a piece of wire, or if possible bypass the on/off switch.
Plug it in and see if the motor moves. If that works then you need a new switch.
Normally, if the capacitor is bad the motor will hum and try to spin and then kick the thermal overload.
 
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are you sure there is no fuse or circuit breaker button anywhere on it ? (nevermind, i just looked at the manual, none on it)
 
Well it looks like the same person who broke it fixed it before I could get back to it. But the next time something goes wrong I'll know what to look for. Thanks everyone!
 
Hesparus, if you work arround electrical machinery, a very handy tool to have is a multimeter. It allows you to check for power at several spots, continuity of conductors (to see if there is a broken wire or something), etc. It is not a matter of being or not being handy with electrical appliances... it is a must, you have to learn the basics and you will put them to good use for sure. You can get multimeters for veeeeeeeery cheap and for our purposes they work just as well as the more expensive ones.
 
It is probably the switch... even though it is working again. I have used a grizzly for over 10 yrs and have replaced the switch 3 times. The last time, I bought 3 extras. Don't be surprised if it gives you more starting problems or stops during use. If you replace the switch or open it up at all... STAY AWAY FROM THE CAPACITOR... it packs a wallup!

Grizzly replacement switches are not that expensive.
 
Rick Marchand said:
It is probably the switch... even though it is working again. I have used a grizzly for over 10 yrs and have replaced the switch 3 times. The last time, I bought 3 extras. Don't be surprised if it gives you more starting problems or stops during use. If you replace the switch or open it up at all... STAY AWAY FROM THE CAPACITOR... it packs a wallup!

Grizzly replacement switches are not that expensive.
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+ on the switch I have replaced mine twice in 6 years mine now works on a light switch lol..
 
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