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| Machine stalls or is | 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 45). | 
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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, | 
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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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| turning under load. | 2. | Too much pressure on pressure rollers. | 2. | Reduce pressure roller pressure (Page 35). | ||
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| Machine slows when | 1. | 1. | Tighten  | |||
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| Loud repetitious | 1. | Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or | 1. | Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if | ||
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 | 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. | 
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 | 2. | Worn drum pillow block bearings. | 2. | Replace drum pillow block bearings. | 
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| sanding drum is | 2. | Drum bearings are worn and need | 2. | Replace the drum bearings. | ||
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| Model G0459/G0459P (Mfg. 7/11+) | 
