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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor will not
start
1. Power cord or extension cord damaged
or power plug not properly plugged in.
2. Safety key removed from power switch.
3. Defective power switch, defective mo-
tor, short circuit in motor or loose con-
nections.
1. Check the power cord, extension cord, power
plug and the power outlet. Do not use if any
part is damaged.
2. Insert the safety key into the power switch.
3. Stop using the tool and contact customer
service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST for as-
sistance.
Motor overheats
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Extension cord too long or with an
insufficient gauge.
1. Reduce load on the motor by reducing sand-
ing pressure on the workpiece.
2. Use an extension cord of appropriate gauge
and length or plug tool directly into the outlet.
Workpiece gets
pulled out of
hands
1. Workpiece not properly supported.
2. Sanding workpiece too small.
1. Hold down the workpiece firmly against the
work table. Use the miter gauge to support the
workpiece.
2. Hold small workpieces against miter gauge.
Use a jig to grasp or hold the workpiece.
Workpiece lifts
up from the sand-
ing disc
Sanding on the “up” side of the wheel.
Make sure the disc guard is installed. Sand on
left side of sanding disc (as operator faces the
disc).
Burns on work-
piece
1. Too much pressure.
2. Work held still for too long.
3. Sanding grit too fine.
1. Reduce sanding pressure on the workpiece.
2. Move workpiece back and forth against the
sanding disc. Do not keep workpiece in one
place for too long.
3. Use a coarser-grit sanding disc.
Sanding grains
easily rub off
sanding disc
1. Sanding disc has been damaged or
folded.
2. Sanding disc has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
1. Do not fold sanding disc. Replace with folded
disc with new sanding disc.
2. Store sanding accessories away from extreme-
ly hot/dry temperatures.
Deep sanding
grooves or scars
in workpiece
1. Sanding disc grit is too coarse for the
desired finish.
2. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
3. Workpiece is held still against the disc
for too long.
4. Workpiece is sanded across the grain
of the wood.
1. Use a finer-grit sanding disc.
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Keep workpiece moving while sanding.
4. Sand with the grain of the wood.
Sanding surface
clogs quickly
1. Too much pressure against sanding
disc.
2. Sanding softwood.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Softwood clogs sandpaper easily. Clean or
replace sanding disc frequently.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and re-
placements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact
our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [email protected].
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