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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Sanding
grains easily
rub off belt or
discs
Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
Store sanding accessories away from extremely hot /
dry temperatures.
Sanding belt/disc has been damaged
or folded.
Store sanding accessories flat—not bent or folded.
Deep
sanding
grooves or
scars in
workpiece
Sanding belt/disc grit is too coarse for
the desired finish.
Use a finer-grit sanding accessory.
Workpiece sanded across the grain.
Sand with the grain of the wood.
Too much sanding force on workpiece. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
Workpiece held still against belt-disc
for too long.
Keep workpiece moving while sanding on the sanding
accessory.
Sanding
surface clogs
quickly
Too much pressure against belt/disc
Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
Sanding softwood.
Use different stock/sanding accessories, or accept
that this will happen and plan on cleaning or replacing
belts/discs frequently.
Burns on
workpiece
Sanding grit is too fine.
Use a coarser-grit sanding accessory.
Using too much pressure.
Reduce sanding pressure on workpiece
Work held still for too long.
Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
Sanding disc/belt loaded with debris.
Clean or replace the disc or belt.
Sander does
not turn on
Not plugged in to an electrical outlet
Connect the unit to an outlet.
Defective power switch
Replace the switch.
Motor, capacitor, or wiring problem
Contact customer service at
1-800-232-1195
for as-
sistance.
Motor will not
start—fuses
or circuit
breakers
tripping /
blowing
Short circuit in line, cord or plug.
Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and
shorted wires.
Short circuit in motor or loose connec-
tions
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted
terminals and/or worn insulation.
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers or switch tool
to an appropriately sized circuit.
Motor
overheats
Motor overloaded
Reduce load on motor (pressure on object being
sanded)
Extension cord too long with an insuf-
ficient gauge.
Utilize an extension cord of appropriate gauge and
length or plug tool directly into outlet.
WARNING!
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replace-
ments should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer
service at
1-(800) 232-1195
, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at
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