Model G1015 (Mfg. since 7/99)
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Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-
ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical
Support at (570) 546-9663.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not
start or a breaker
trips.
1. Power supply switched OFF or at fault.
2. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.
3. Start capacitor at fault.
4. Wall circuit breaker tripped.
5. Wiring open/has high resistance.
6. Motor ON/OFF button at fault.
7. Centrifugal switch at fault.
8. Motor at fault.
1. Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.
2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Test/replace if faulty.
4. Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.
5. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
6. Replace button.
7. Inspect/replace.
8. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Too much load applied with workpiece.
2. Motor wired incorrectly.
3. Plug/receptacle at fault.
4. Motor bearings at fault.
5. Machine undersized for task.
6. Machine undersized for task.
7. Centrifugal switch at fault.
8. Motor at fault.
1. Ease the workpiece into the sanding belt or
attachment with light pressure.
2. Wire motor correctly (
Page 29).
3. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.
4. Test/repair/replace.
5. Use new grinding/buffing wheel; reduce the feed
rate.
6. Clean/replace sandpaper; reduce feed rate/sanding
depth.
7. Inspect/replace.
8. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Idler/drive wheel loose.
3. Incorrectly mounted to workbench.
4. Motor bearings at fault.
5. Motor shaft bent.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten
with thread locking fluid.
2. Realign/replace shaft, wheel, set screw, and key.
3. Re-tighten mounting hardware; use shims if
necessary.
4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
5. Test with dial indicator and replace motor.
Sanding belt runs
off wheels.
1. Belt tracking not correct.
2. Belt not correctly tensioned.
3. Belt is damaged.
1. Adjust belt tracking (
Page 21).
2. Correctly adjust the belt tension (
Page 20).
3. Replace belt.
Sanding belt
breaking or tearing.
1. Belt tension too tight.
2. Belt rotation incorrect.
3. Poor quality/incorrect type belt.
1. Correctly adjust the belt tension (
Page 20).
2. Make sure belt is installed with direction arrows
following rotation direction (
Page 20).
3. Replace belt with good quality belt of the correct type
for the operation.
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