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Should any difficulty arise during operalion, check the power cord and connection, then go through
the following list.
This machine was designed for very simple sanding operations and with proper, lost cost
maintenance It will give you years of quality service.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS
Sander will not start
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cord Damaged.
Have cord replaced by an Authorized Repair
Station or qualified electrician.
Overload kicks out frequently.
Replace with adequate size cord.
Excessive bite or feed pressure too great.
Allow abrasive belt to cut freely-do not force.
Motor not wired for correct voltage.
Refer to motor name plate for correct wiring.
Abrasive-belt does not come up to speed.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate size cord.
Low (house) current.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Motor not wired for correct voltage.
Refer to motor name plate for correct wiring.
Excessive bite or feed pressure too great.
Allow abrasive belt to cut freely . do not force.
Machine vibrates excessively
Stand or bench on uneven floor.
Reposition on flat level surface.
Fasten to floor if necessary .
Refer to page 5.
Improper motor mounting
Check and adjust motor mounting.
Abrasive belt not tensioned correctly.
Tensioning of the abrasive belt is accomplished
the use of the spring which gives you the right
amount of pressure for long belt life. Adjust
abrasive belt tension by turning knob No. 11
out. and make sure the knob is released so the
full tension of the spring is working.
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