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Oliver Machinery
Seattle
, WA |
Copyright 2005 | www.olivermachinery.net
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible Cause
Solution
Sander will not start
1. Sander unplugged from wall or motor
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
3. Cord damaged
4. Starting capacitor bad
1. Check all plug connections
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3. Replace cord
4. Replace starting capacitor
Sanding drum does not
come up to speed
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Low current
1. Replace with adequate size and
length cord
2. Contact a qualified electrician
Machine vibrates
excessively
1. Stand or base on uneven surface
1. Adjust stand or base so that it rests
evenly on the floor
Sanded edge not square
1. Table not square to sanding drum
1. Use a square to adjust table to
sanding drum
Sanding marks on wood
1. Wrong grit sanding sleeve
2. Feed pressure too great
1. Use coarser grit for stock removal
and fine grit for finish sanding.
2. Never force workpiece
