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10.0 Troubleshooting the BBG-8
Table 3
Problem
Probable Cause
Remedy
Motor will not start.
Not plugged into receptacle.
Plug must be fully inserted into receptacle.
Switch not in
ON
position.
Make sure switch is moved completely to
ON position.
Motor cord cut or abraded.
Replace with new cord.
Plug on cord is faulty.
Replace with new plug.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
Re-set. (There may be too many machines
on circuit.)
Motor faulty.
Contact Baileigh Industrial Customer
Service.
Motor will not start
and fuse blows or
circuit breaker trips.
Too many machines running on
same electrical circuit.
Turn off other machines and try again.
Incorrect fuse.
Try time delay fuse or go to circuit with
higher rated fuse or circuit breaker.
Wheels cannot rotate because of
obstruction.
Unplug and turn grinding wheel by hand;
clear any obstructions.
Undersized extension cord.
Use correct size extension cord; see Table
1.
Short circuit.
Cord, plug, or motor needs repair; contact
Baileigh Industrial Customer Service.
Motor fails to develop
full power.
Low line voltage.
Have an electrician check power line for
proper voltage.
Faulty motor or capacitor.
Contact Baileigh Industrial Customer
Service.
Motor overheats.
Overload on motor.
Reduce load on motor; do not press so
hard.
Capacitor failure.
Call Baileigh Industrial Customer Service.
Motor stalls or slows.
Motor overload.
Reduce load on motor; do not press so
hard.
Low line voltage.
Check power line for proper voltage.
Loose wire connections.
Contact Baileigh Industrial Customer
Service.
Faulty motor.
Contact Baileigh Industrial Customer
Service.
Frequent fuse or
circuit breaker failure.
Motor overload.
Reduce load on motor; do not press so
hard.
Overload of electrical circuit.
Too many electrical appliances on same
circuit.
Incorrect fuse or circuit breaker.
Have electrician upgrade service to outlet.
