Troubleshooting
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Motor will not start. | 1. Low voltage. |
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| 1. Check power line for proper voltage. |
| 2. Open circuit in motor or loose connec- | 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor | ||||
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Motor will not start; fuses or circuit break- | 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. |
| 1. Repair or replace cord or plug for dam- | |||
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Motor fails to develop full power (output | 1. Power line overloaded with lights, appli- | 1. Reduce load on power line. | ||||
of motor decreases rapidly with decrease | ances, and other motors. |
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in voltage at motor terminals). | 2. Undersized wires or circuits too long. | 2. Increase wire sizes or reduce length of | ||||
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| 3. General overloading of power company | 3. Request a power check from the power | ||||
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Motor overheats. | 1. Motor overloaded. |
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| 1. Reduce load on motor. | |
| 2. Air circulation | through | the | motor | 2. Clean out motor to provide normal air | |
| restricted. |
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| circulation. |
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Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or | 1. Short circuit in motor or loose connec- | 1. Repair or replace connections on motor | ||||
tripped circuit). | tions. |
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| for loose or shorted terminals or worn |
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| insulation. |
| 2. Low voltage. |
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| 2. Correct the low voltage conditions. |
| 3. Incorrect fuses | or circuit | breakers | in | 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers. | |
| power line. |
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| 4. Motor overloaded. |
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| 4. Reduce load on motor. | |
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Vibration when running or cutting. | 1. Loose or damaged sanding | belt | or | 1. Tighten or replace sanding belt or | ||
| sponge drum. |
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| sponge drum. |
| 2. Worn arbor bearings. |
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| 2. Check/replace arbor bearings. | |
| 3. Damaged arbor shaft. |
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| 3. Replace the arbor shaft. | |
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Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any troubleshooting. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
G0565 Adjustable Sponge Sander |