Use and Care Manual

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Machine

vibrates

excessively

1) Incorrect motor mounting.

2) Incorrect sanding-belt tension.

3) Weak or broken tension spring.

4) Idler roller is too loose.

5) Broken/defective sanding accessories.

1) Have motor mountings inspected by service techni-

cian.

2) Adjust tension adjustment knob. Follow belt-ten-

sioning/ tracking instructions in this manual.

3) Have tension spring replaced by service technician.

4) Have service technician adjust idler roller.

5) Replace sanding belt/disc.

Workpiece

frequently

gets pulled

out of opera-

tor’s hands

1) Not supporting the workpiece against

the stop.

2) Attempting to sand (unaided) a work-

piece that is too small.

1) Use the platen (backstop) or mitre gauge to support

the workpiece.

2) Use another hand tool or jig to grasp or hold the

workpiece.

Workpiece

lifts up from

the sanding

disc/table.

Sanding on the “up” side of the wheel. Sand on right side of sanding disc (as operator faces

the disc).

Machine

slows when

operating

1) Feed rate too great.

2) Use of undersized circuit or exten-

sion cord.

1) Reduce the rate at which the workpiece is fed into

the working area of the tool.

2) Ensure circuit wires or extension cords are proper

gauge, or eliminate use of extension cords.

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