Clarke Super 7R, Manual

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Symptom Cause Repair
Sander will not
turn on
No power at outlet Check and repair power supply or move to
another outlet
Defective cord or plug Check continuity and replace defective part
Defective switch Replace switch
Broken wire or bad connection
on brush holder assembly
Repair or replace brush holder assembly
Extremely worn motor brushes Replace brushes
Defective armature Replace armature
Excessive arcing
at motor brushes
Brushes worn Replace brushes
Broken wire or bad connection
on brush holder assembly
Repair or replace brush holder assembly
Worn or defective armature Replace armature
Sander bounces
on floor when
sanding
Bent or damaged sanding pad Dress or replace pad
Poor dust pick-up Dust bag is over 1/3 full Empty bag
Dust bag is dirty Shake debris from bag and wash or replace bag
Obstruction in dust tube Clear dust tube
Castors adjusted improperly Adjust castors