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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Cause Solution
Sander will not start
1. Sander unplugged fr om wall
or motor
2. Fuse bl own or circuit breaker
tripped
3. Cord damaged
1. Check all pl ug c onnec tions
2. Replace fuse or reset cir c uit
breaker
3. Replace cord
Sanding belt does not come
up to speed
1. Ext ensi on c or d too li ght or
too long
2. Low current
1. Replace with adequate size
and length cor d
2. Contact a quali fi ed
electrician
Mach ine vibrat es excessivel y 1. Stand on uneven floor 1. Adjust stand so that it rests
evenl y on the floor
Abrasive b elt keep s t earin g 1. Belt is runni ng in the wrong
direction
1. Arr ow on the sanding belt
and m achi ne shoul d be
pointing i n the sam e
direction.
Sanded edge not square
1. Table not square t o sandi ng
belt
2. Miter sl ot not paral lel t o
sanding belt
1. Use a square to adjust tabl e
to sandi ng belt
2. Use a square to adjust the
table’s m it er slot par allel to
the sandi ng belt .
Sanding marks on wood
1. Work held still
2. Wrong gr it sandi ng belt
3. Feed pr essure too great
4. Sanding agai nst the grain
1. Keep workpi ec e moving
2. Use coarser gri t for st oc k
removal and fine grit for
fini sh sanding.
3. Never force work i nto
sanding platen
4. Sand wit h the grain