Specifications

Troubleshooting
13
Fault
Probable Cause Remedy
Machine does not start. 1. Blown fuse or tripped
1. Determine reason for blown fuse/tripped
circuit breaker.
breaker (such as a short circuit or motor
2. Motor failure. overload). Correct reason for fault.
3. Not connected to power
Replace fuse/ reset breaker.
source.
2. Replace motor.
4. Motor not wired for correct
3. Connect to power source.
voltage.
4. Correct motor wiring.
5. Motor not connected to
5. Connect to proper voltage source.
correct voltage source.
Sanding belt does not
1. Sanding belt stretched
1. Replace sanding belt.
track correctly.
unevenly.
2. Replace V-belt.
2. V-belt worn.
3. Replace pulley.
3. Pulley worn.
Abrasive disc separates 1. Improperly bonded.
1. Clean residual adhesive from disc.
from disc.
Reapply adhesive-backed disc to clean disc.
Sanding belt slips or stalls
1. Abrasive belt tension
1. Tighten sanding belt.
when pressure is applied.
inadequate.
2. Reduce pressure on sanding belt
2. Excessive pressure being
(and platen housing).
applied to platen housing.
3. Tighten motor belt.
3. Motor belt loose.
Disc stalls when pressure
1. Motor V-belt loose.
1. Tighten motor V-belt.
is applied.
Frequent replacement of
1. Too much pressure being
1. Reduce pressure on work piece.
sanding belt.
applied to work piece.
2. Stroke across sanding belt using full width
2. Full width of belt not being
of belt surface.
used.