Sanding Operations
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Machine stalls or | 1. Dust collection ducting is at fault. | 1. Seal all leaks, size ducts correctly, eliminate bends, | ||
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| 2. Low power supply voltage. | 2. Make sure all hot lines and grounds are operational |
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| 3. Belt is slipping. | 3. Replace bad belt, align pulleys, and |
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| 4. Motor connection is wired incorrectly. | 4. Correct motor wiring (see Page 40). |
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| 5. Plug or receptacle is at fault. | 5. Test power plug and receptacle for good contact and |
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| correct wiring. |
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| 6. Pulley or sprocket is slipping on shaft. | 6. Replace loose pulley and shaft. |
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| 7. Motor bearings are at fault. | 7. Rotate motor shaft for noisy or burnt bearings, repair/ |
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| replace as required. |
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| 8. Machine is undersized for the task. | 8. Use new sandpaper with appropriate grit, and reduce |
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| 9. Motor has overheated. | 9. Unobstructed motor cooling air flow, let motor cool, |
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| and reduce workload on machine. |
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| 10.Centrifugal switch is at fault. | 10.Adjust or replace the centrifugal switch. |
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| 11.Motor is at fault. | 11.Test, repair or replace motor. |
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Machine | lacks | 1. | 1. Tighten | |
power; | drum |
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| turning | 2. Too much pressure on pressure rollers. | 2. Reduce pressure roller pressure (Page 31). |
under load. |
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Machine | slows | 1. | 1. Tighten | |
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making a squeal- |
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ing noise, espe- | 2. | 2. Replace | ||
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Loud | repetitious | 1. Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or loose. | 1. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if nec- | |
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from machine. | 2. Motor fan is hitting the cover. | 2. Adjust fan cover mounting position, tighten fan, or | ||
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| shim fan cover. |
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Vibration | when | 1. Loose drum pillow block bearings. | 1. Tighten drum pillow block bearings. | |
sanding. |
| 2. Worn drum pillow block bearings. | 2. Replace drum pillow block bearings. | |
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G r i n d i n g , | 1. Drum bearings lack sufficient grease. | 1. Grease the pillow block bearings (Page 21). | ||
screeching, or |
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rubbing | noise |
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when | sanding | 2. Drum bearings are worn and need replace- | 2. Replace the drum bearings. | |
drum is powered | ||||
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G0459 12" Drum Sander |