RIDGID EB44241 manual Troubleshooting, Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF”, and remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting your sander.

TROUBLE	PROBABLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Excessive noise	1. Motor gearbox not oper-	1. Consult Authorized Service
NOTE: The sander will	ating correctly.	Center, any attempt to repair
make some noise when		this motor or gearbox may
it is operating normally		create a hazard unless
		repair is done by a qualified
		service technician.
Motor fails to develop	1. Circuit overloaded with	1. Do not use sander on
full power, starts slowly,	lights, appliances and	heavily loaded circuits
or fails to come up to full	other motor.
speed.	2. General overloading of	2. Request a voltage check by
NOTE: Low voltage	power company facili-	qualified electrician
	ties.
	3. Motor relay not operat-	3. Have relay replaced. Con-
	ing.	sult Authorized Service
		Center. Any attempt to
		repair this relay may create
		a hazard unless repair is
		done by a qualified service
		technician.
Motor overheats	1. Motor overloaded.	1. Reduce pressure on work-
		piece.
Motor stalls (resulting in	1. Motor relay not operat-	1. Have relay replaced.Con-
blown fuses or circuit	ing.	sult Authorized Service
breakers)		Center. Any attempt to
		repair this relay may create
		a hazard unless repair is
		done by a qualified service
		technician.
	2. Voltage too low. Circuit	2. Request voltage check by
	overloaded or general	qualified electrician
	overloading of power
	company facilities.
	3. Incorrect fuses or circuit	3. Install correct fuse or circuit
	breakers in power line.	breaker.

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