Triton TROS125, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
No function when ON/OFF Switch (2) is operated
No power Check power supply
Defective ON/OFF Switch
Have the ON/OFF Switch replaced by an authorised Triton
service centre
Motor suffers from cut-outs, loss of performance and
produces sparks and/or burning smells
Carbon brushes worn
Have the brushes replaced by an authorised Triton
service centre
No sanding action when ON/OFF Switch (2) is operated,
despite the motor running
Gears not engaged
Consult a Triton service centre
Slow material removal
Sanding disc too fine or worn Fit new sanding disc with coarser grit
Tool speed set too low Increase tool speed
Scratches on workpiece after sanding
Sanding disc too coarse Fit new sanding disc with finer grit
Not enough material removed Continue sanding
Burn marks on workpiece
Sanding disc incompatible with material Fit correct sanding disc
Tool speed set too high Decrease tool speed
Too much pressure exerted on to the sander Use less pressure whilst moving the machine
Excessive dust emission
Vacuum dust extraction system not connected, or extraction
system not switched on
Check connection of the vacuum hose, the Dust Extraction
Port Adaptor (11) (if used) and ensure dust extraction system
is switched on
Dust extraction not working; sanding disc not aligned with
dust extraction holes in the Hook & Loop Backing Pad (1);
extraction holes blocked
Realign sanding disc; unblock dust extraction holes
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