Amp Draw Meter
The amperage draw meter (Figure 18) is located above the control panel. Use the meter to monitor the amperage draw on the machine while per- forming sanding operations.
As a general rule, always start with a small load and work your way up. DO NOT work your machine to its maximum load, where you can hear the motor lose RPM; instead, make multiple passes or install a coarser grit paper.
Amp load will be directly affected by many factors such as feed rate, depth of cut, wood type, sand- paper grit, and workpiece width. If the amp load is in the red load range, the machine is overloaded and motor damage will occur. Keep the amp load in the green range during operation.
Figure 18. Typical amp draw meter
and load chart.
NOTICE
DO NOT VOID WARRANTY! Keep the amp draw within the GREEN load range shown on the AMP LOAD CHART. If you operate the sander in the RED load range, capacitor or motor failure will occur and will not be covered under warranty.
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