Harbor Freight Tools 38123 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Symptom Probable Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

Sander does not operate.

Not plugged into electrical outlet.

Plug into electrical outlet.

 

Switch Key not inserted.

Insert Switch Key.

 

ON/OFF Locking Switch defective.

Replace Switch.

 

Motor or wiring problem.

Take to qualified technician.

 

 

 

Motor slows when sanding.

Timing Belt too tight.

Decrease tension.

 

Applying too much pressure on

Apply less pressure on workpiece.

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

Sanding Belt runs off Drums.

Not tracking properly.

Adjust tracking.

 

 

 

Sander makes excessivenoise.

Timing Belt too tight.

Decrease tension.

 

Bearings need oil.

Oil Bearings.

 

 

 

Wood Burns while sanding.

Sanding Pad or Belt is loaded with

Clean or replace Sanding Pad or

 

debris.

Belt.

 

 

 

SKU 38123

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 38123Specifications General Safety RulesSave this Manual Work AreaElectrical Safety Personal SafetySpecific Safety Rules ServiceTool USE and Care Industrial applications must follow Osha requirements Grounding Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong PlugsDouble Insulated Tools Tools with TWO Prong Plugs Extension CordsSymbology See Figure CAssembly Instructions To Secure The Sander Base Assembly To a WorkbenchTo Mount The Table Assembly UnpackingFigure F To Install The Backstop To Adjust The Worktable For Vertical SandingOperating Instructions See Figure G SKU For technical questions, please callSee Figure To Level The Worktable AssemblySee Figure J To Install And Adjust The Sanding Belt See Figure KON/OFF Locking Switch Sanding Methods Surface Sanding On The Sanding BeltSanding Methods End Sanding On The Sanding Belt Sanding Methods Sanding Curved EdgesTroubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause RemedyINSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning Do not use damaged equipmentTo replace the timing Drive Belt See Figure Q, nextPlease Read the Following Carefully See Figure QParts List Assembly Drawing