Troubleshooting

Problem		Possible Causes		Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.	1.	Cord not connected.	1.	Check that cord is plugged in.
	2.	No power at outlet.	2.	Check power at outlet. If outlet is un-
				powered, turn off tool and check circuit
				breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure
				circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit
				has no other loads.
	3.	Internal damage or wear.	3.	Have technician service tool.
		(Carbon brushes or switch, for
		example.)
Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or			Eliminate use of extension cord. If an
	small diameter extension cord.		extension cord is needed, use one with the
			proper diameter for its length and load. See
			Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Performance	1. Sanding belts worn and/or		1.	Keep sanding belts fresh with no worn or
decreases over time.		damaged.		smooth areas. Replace as needed.
	2.	Carbon brushes worn or	2.	Have qualified technician replace
		damaged.		brushes.
Excessive noise or	Internal damage or wear. (Carbon		Have technician service tool.
rattling.	brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating.	1.	Forcing sanding belts to work too	1.	Allow tool to work at its own rate.
		fast.
	2.	Sanding Belt misaligned.	2.	Check and correct alignment.

3.Sanding belts worn, or damaged. 3. Keep sanding belts fresh. Replace as needed.

4.	Blocked motor housing vents.	4.	Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
			NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator
			while blowing dust out of motor using
5.	Motor being strained by long or		compressed air.
5.	Motor being strained by long or	5.	Eliminate use of extension cord. If
	small diameter extension cord.		an extension cord is needed, use one
			with the proper diameter for its length
			and load. See Extension Cords in
			GROUNDING section.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

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Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail- able individually as replacement parts.

SKU 66891

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66891 specifications

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