Specifications

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Buffer won’t start
Excessive vibration
Motor overheating
Fuses are being blown
or circuit breakers tripped
Buffer will not operate in
variable speed mode
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Blown line fuse or tripped circuit breaker
2. Low line voltage
3. Defective switch
4. Defective, blown capacitor
1. Improper mounting of buffing wheel
on buffer
2. Buffing wheels not balanced
1. Excess pressure required to buffing
2. Buffing on side of wheel
3. Motor not turning freely (without power)
1. Overloading due to binding
2. Defective plug
3. Defective cord
4. Defective switch
5. Motor wired for different line voltage
6. Faulty internal wiring
1. Defective variable speed switch
2. Defective sensor
3. Defective circuit board
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. If fuse is blown, replace with fuse of proper size. If
breaker tripped, reset it
2. Check power supply for voltage and correct as needed
3. Replace switch
4. Replace capacitor
1. Remount
2. Remount or replace wheels
1. Replace wheel
2. Perform buffing only on face of wheel
3. Clean around wheels and shaft and/or replace
bearings
1. Clean around wheels and shaft and/or replace
bearings
2. Replace plug
3. Replace cord
4. Replace switch
5. Rewire motor as per wiring diagram
6. Contact authorized Sears Service Center
1. Replace switch
2. Replace sensor
3. Replace circuit board
MAINTENANCE
• Replacement wheels must have a minimum rated speed of
3450 RPM.
• Maximum wheel diameter for Model No. 241-1450 is 6
“.
• Disconnect unit from power source before replacing buffing
wheels or before performing any maintenance work.
• The threads on the right side of the buffer (facing unit) are
right hand; threads on the left side are left hand. Hold the
wheels firmly to loosen the hex nut.
• Make sure hex nuts are tight and snug against the outer
wheel flange prior to restarting buffer.