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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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  | 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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  | 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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  | 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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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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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.  | |
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G0459 12" Drum Sander  |