PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Burns on the
workpiece.
1. Using a sanding grit that is too fine.
1. Use a coarser-grit sanding accessory.
2. Using too much pressure.
2. Reduce sanding pressure on workpiece.
3. Work held still for too long.
3. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
4. Sanding sleeve loaded with debris.
4. Clean or replace the sanding sleeve.
Sanding
surface clogs
quickly.
1. Too much pressure against sleeve.
1. Clean sanding sleeve. Reduce pressure on workpiece
while sanding.
2. Sanding softwood.
2. Use different stock/sanding accessories, or accept
that this will happen and plan on cleaning or replacing
sleeves frequently.
Sander
vibrates
excessively
or has noisy
operation.
1. Sanding sleeve out of balance or is
loose.
1. Ensure sleeve is properly installed.
2. Motor or internal components loose.
2. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts and retighten
with thread-locking fluid.
3. Machine not properly mounted.
3. Tighten mounting hardware.
4. Faulty motor bearings.
4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
Sanding stops
oscillating.
1. Spindle drive belt is broken and re-
quires replacement.
1. Contact customer service at
1-(800) 232-1195
, M-F
8-5 CST for assistance. Repairs must be done by a
qualified technician.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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