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7. Carefully slide off the worn drive belt from the Motor Belt Spindle (32) gear and
remove by lifting away from the top gear
8. Fit the new belt over the top gear first before then sliding onto the Motor Belt Spindle
gear
9. Refit all parts in the reverse order ensuring all parts are correctly tightened and
checking your work at every stage
10. Check the belt is operating properly by doing a test without applying a load to the tool
General inspection
• Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight
• Inspect the supply cord of the tool, prior to each use, for damage or wear. Repairs
should be carried out by an authorised Silverline service centre. This advice also
applies to extension cords used with this tool
Cleaning
• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts to wear quickly,
and shorten the machine’s service life. Clean the body of your machine with a soft
brush, or dry cloth. If available, use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the
ventilation holes
• Clean the tool casing with a soft damp cloth using a mild detergent. Do not use
alcohol, petrol or strong cleaning agents
• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts
Storage
• Unplug this tool from the mains and ensure the workshop or garage is locked to
prevent access by children when not in use
Disposal
Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are no longer
functional and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE), with household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct way to
dispose of power tools
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Machine will not start
Circuit breaker tripped
Reset circuit breaker
Tool fault
Have the tool serviced by an authorised Silverline service
centre
Excessive vibration when in use
Wheel loose
Turn off immediately and re-tighten wheel fittings
Tool not fully secured to workbench
Check and tighten bolts and fittings
Tool has been directly bolted to metal workbench or rubber
feet missing or damaged
Fit a vibration-reducing material between the tool and
the workbench surface. A small piece of wood would be
satisfactory
Sanding belt does not run evenly it goes left or right
Tool incorrectly set
See ‘Changing the belt’ section
Worn or incorrectly made belt
Replace belt
‘Squealing’ sound whilst sanding
Belt slipping
See ‘Changing the belt’ for tension adjustment
Sanding belt slows down when sanding
Belt tension too high
See ‘Changing the belt’ for tension adjustment
Applying too much pressure to workpiece
Reduce pressure
Wood burns while sanding
Sanding belt worn or clogged with sap
Replace belt
Motor housing getting excessively hot
Duty cycle not being followed
Ensure the duty cycle is followed with a maximum of 30
minutes use per hour. If the tool still gets excessively hot
allow further cooling time as other factors including ambient
temperature may increase the required cooling time. Running
the tool well within the duty cycle may increase the working
life of the tool
Unexpected noise from the tool
This is a high vibration tool and fittings can work loose
over time
Check all fittings are correctly tightened. If any fittings are
repeatedly becoming loose check the fittings order is correct
and add spring washers or lock nuts if necessary
Worn internal parts or other fault
Contact an authorised service centre
Troubleshooting
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