
PROBLEM
COMMON CAUSE
SOLUTION
Machine does
not start
1. Safety key removed from switch.
2. The power cord damaged or not
properly plugged in.
3. Faulty capacitor.
4. Motor overloaded and circuit breaker
trips.
5. Loose wire or connections.
1. Re-install switch safety key.
2. Check the power cord, power plug and the
power outlet. Do not use if power cord is damaged.
3. Test capacitor; replace if faulty.
4. Wait for motor to cool, then reduce depth of cut
or feed rate. Press breaker to reset.
5. Check power switch and circuit breaker box for
loose connections.
Machine stalls
or overloaded.
1. Workpiece material not suitable for
sanding
2. Depth of cut too much
3. Feed rate too high.
4. Power source not adequate.
5. Motor fan intake blocked.
1. Only sand natural wood products. Ensure
moisture content is below 20% (page 14).
2. Reduce depth of cut (page 18).
3. Reduce feed rate (page 19).
4. Ensure circuit amperage rating is adequate for
the tool.
5. Remove obstructions to fan intake.
Excessive
vibration or
noise.
1. Motor or components loose.
2. Machine sits unevenly on floor.
3. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
4. Faulty motor bearings.
5. Faulty sanding drum bearings.
6. Sandpaper damaged or not properly
installed.
1. Inspect and tighten/replace fasteners.
2. Bolt machine on stable stand, set on flat ground.
3. Fix/replace fan cover or fan.
4. Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195 for
assistance.
5. Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195 for
assistance.
6. Replace/re-install sandpaper.
Sandpaper
clogs quickly.
1. Depth of cut too much.
2. Feed rate too slow.
3. Sandpaper grit too fine.
4. Workpiece has high moisture content
or sap.
5. Poor dust collection.
6. Sandpaper loaded with sawdust and
gum.
1. Reduce depth of cut (page 18).
2. Increase feed rate (page 19).
3. Use coarser grit sandpaper.
4. Clean/replace sandpaper more frequently or use
different workpiece with less moisture.
5. Unclog ducts and re-connect dust collection
system.
6. Clean/replace sandpaper.
Burn marks on
workpiece.
1. Sanding grit too fine.
2. Sandpaper loaded with sawdust.
3. Depth of cut too much.
4. Feed rate too slow.
5. Sandpaper strip overlapped.
1. Use coarser grit sandpaper.
2. Clean/replace sandpaper.
3. Decrease depth of cut (page 18).
4. Increase feed rate (page 19).
5. Properly re-install sandpaper strip (page 16).
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs
and replacements 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
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