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Model W1850 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/17)
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RV
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE.CAUSE
CORRECTIVE.ACTION
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor/mount loose/broken.
2. Machine incorrectly mounted to
workbench.
3. Incorrect sanding belt tracking.
4. Broken/damaged sanding belt.
5. Weak or broken sanding belt tension
spring.
6. Sanding disc rubbing, not properly cen-
tered, set screw not tight.
7. V-belt worn or loose.
8. Pulley loose.
9. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
10. Sanding disc out of balance or loose.
11. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Tighten/replace.
2. Adjust feet, shim, or tighten mounting hardware
(
Page 15).
3. Adjust sanding belt tracking (
Page 28).
4. Replace sanding belt (
Page 28).
5. Replace spring.
6. Properly install/secure sanding disc (
Page 29).
7. Inspect/replace belt (
Page 30).
8. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key.
9. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged
fan.
10. Tighten disc hub or replace disc.
11. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose
shaft requires bearing replacement.
Sanded surface not
square.
1. Table/miter gauge not square to sanding
belt/disc.
1. Square table/miter gauge relative to sanding belt/
disc (
Page 29).
Deep sanding
grooves or scars in
workpiece.
1. Sandpaper too coarse for desired finish.
2. Workpiece sanded across grain.
3. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
4. Workpiece held still against the belt/disc.
1. Use finer grit sanding belt/disc.
2. Sand with grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
4. Keep workpiece moving while sanding on belt/
disc.
Grains rub off the
belt or disc easily.
1. Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding belt/disc has been folded or
smashed.
1. Store sanding belt/disc away from extremely dry
or hot temperatures.
2. Store sanding belt/disc flat, not folded or bent.
Sanding surfaces
clog quickly or
burn.
1. Too much pressure against belt/disc.
2. Sanding softwood, or stock has surface
residue.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept characteristics of
stock and plan on cleaning or replacing belts/discs
frequently.
Burn marks on
workpiece.
1. Using too fine of sanding grit.
2. Using too much pressure.
3. Work held still for too long.
1. Use coarser grit sanding belt/disc.
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
Glazed sanding
surfaces.
1. Sanding wet stock.
2. Sanding stock with high residue.
1. Dry stock properly before sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept characteristics of
stock and plan on cleaning/replacing belts/discs
frequently.
Machine.Operation