SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
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Motor will not start. | 1. | Switch disabling key removed. | 1. | Insert key to enable switch. | ||||
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| 2. | Loose connections at motor or switch. | 2. | Inspect all motor connections for loose or open |
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| 3. | Motor brushes worn. | 3. | Replace motor brushes as a set. |
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Motor | will | not |
| 1. | Short circuit in line cord or plug. | 1. | Inspect cord and plug for damaged insulation | |
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| 2. | Loose connections at motor switch. | 2. | Inspect all motor connections for loose or | |||
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| 3. | Switch, bridge rectifier or motor at fault. | 3. | Replace the component at fault. |
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| 1. | Motor overloaded. | 1. | Reduce feeding pressure. | |
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Machine slows |
| 1. | Workpiece pressure is too great. | 1. | Secure machine to workbench. | |||
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| sanding | 1. | Sanding sleeve too coarse for the | 1. | Use a finer grit sanding sleeve. | |
grooves | or | scars in |
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| 2. | Workpiece sanded across the grain. | 2. | Sand with the grain. | ||
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| 3. | Too much feeding pressure against | 3. | Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding. |
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Grains | rub | off | the | 1. | Sanding sleeve has been stored in an | 1. | Store sanding sleeve away from extremely dry | |
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| 2. | Sanding sleeve has been folded or | 2. | Store sanding sleeves separately and not |
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Sanding | surfaces | 1. | Too much pressure against sleeve. | 1. | Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding. | |||
clog quickly or burn. | 2. | Sanding softwood or wood with a high | 2. | Either use different wood or plan on cleaning/ | ||||
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Burn | marks | on | 1. | Using too fine of sanding grit. | 1. | Use a coarser grit sanding sleeve. | ||
workpiece. |
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| 2. | Using too much pressure. | 2. | Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding. | ||
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| 3. | Work held still for too long. | 3. | Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long. |
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Model G0739 (Mfg. Since 2/12) |
