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V1.0
6 IN. 1/2 HP BELT SANDER
8706160
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PROBLEM(S)
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SUGGESTED SOLUTION(S)
Motor does not
start. Fuses or
circuit breakers
tripping or
blowing.
1. Low voltage when
drawing current.
2. Short circuit in line,
power cord or
plug.
3. Short circuit in
motor or loose
connections.
4. Incorrect fuses or
circuit breakers in
power line.
1. Check power source for
proper voltage.
2. Inspect cord or plug for
damaged insulation and
shorted wires.
3. Inspect all connections
on motor for loose or
shorted terminals and/or
worn insulation.
4. Install correct fuses or
circuit breakers or switch
tool to an appropriately
sized circuit.
Machine slows
when
operating.
1. Feed rate into
sanding belt/disc
too great.
2. Low Voltage due to
insufficiently
powered circuit.
3. Wrong gauge
extension cord.
1. Slow rate of feed into the
sanding belt/disc.
2. Attach to power circuit
with adequate
amperage.
3. Replace with a thicker
gauge extension cord.
Excessive
machine
vibration.
1. Tool mounting
incorrect.
2. Incorrect tension
set on sanding belt.
3. Tension spring
malfunctions.
4. Idler roller is loose.
5. Sanding belt/disc is
damaged.
1. Have motor mountings
inspected and adjusted.
2. Readjust belt tension.
Replace belt if necessary.
3. Have tension spring
replaced.
4. Adjust or replace the
idler roller.
5. Replace sanding
belt/disc.