Grizzly G1163, Owner'S Manual

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Model G1163/G1163P (Mfg. Since 9/12)
dust Collector Operation
Symptom possible Cause possible Solution
Dust collector does
not adequately
collect dust
or chips; poor
performance. 1. Dust collection bag is full.
2. Restriction in duct line.
3. Dust collector is too far away, or there
are too many sharp bends in the ducting.
4. lumber is wet and dust is not flowing
through ducting smoothly.
5. leaks in ducting or too many open ports.
6. Ducting or machine dust ports are
incorrectly sized.
7. the machine dust collection design is
inadequate.
8. the dust collector is too small for the
task or machine.
1. Empty collection bag.
2. Remove restriction in the duct line. a plumbing
snake may be necessary.
3. Relocate the dust collector closer to the point
of suction, and rework ducting without sharp
bends. Refer to
Collection System, beginning
on
page 15.
4. process lumber with less than 20% moisture
content.
5. Rework the ducting to eliminate all leaks.
Close dust ports for lines not being used.
6. Re-install correctly sized ducts and fittings.
Refer to
Collection System beginning on
page 15 for more solutions.
7. use a dust collection nozzle on a stand.
8. use a larger dust collector.
Sawdust being
blown into the
air from the dust
collector. 1. Duct clamps or dust collection bag is
not properly clamped and secured.
2. Bag clamp is loose or damaged.
1. Re-secure ducts and dust collection bag,
making sure duct and bag clamps are tight and
completely over the ducts and bag.
2. Re-tighten bag clamp.