Troubleshooting
Trouble |
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| 1. | Sander unplugged from wall | 1. Check all plug connections | |
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Sander will not start | 2. | Fuse blown or circuit breaker | 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit | |
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| 3. | Cord damaged | 3. | Replace cord |
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| 1. | Extension cord too light or | 1. Replace with adequate size | |
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Sanding belt does not come |
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up to speed |
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| 2. | Low current | 2. | Contact a qualified |
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Machine vibrates excessively | 1. | Stand on uneven floor | 1. Adjust stand so that it rests | |
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| 1. | Belt is running in the wrong | 1. Arrow on the sanding belt | |
Abrasive belt keeps tearing |
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| 1. | Table not square to sanding | 1. Use a square to adjust table | |
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Sanded edge not square |
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| 2. | Miter slot not parallel to | 2. Use a square to adjust the | |
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| table’s miter slot parallel to | ||
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| the sanding belt. | |
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| 1. | Keep workpiece moving |
| 1. | Work held still |
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| 2. Use coarser grit for stock | |
| 2. | Wrong grit sanding belt |
| removal and fine grit for |
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Sanding marks on wood |
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| 3. | Feed pressure too great | 3. Never force work into | |
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| sanding platen |
| 4. | Sanding against the grain |
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| 4. Sand with the grain | |
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