RIDGID EB44241 manual Troubleshooting, Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Models: EB44241

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Troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF”, and remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting your sander.

TROUBLE

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive noise

1. Motor gearbox not oper-

1. Consult Authorized Service

NOTE: The sander will

ating correctly.

Center, any attempt to repair

make some noise when

 

this motor or gearbox may

it is operating normally

 

create a hazard unless

 

 

repair is done by a qualified

 

 

service technician.

 

 

 

Motor fails to develop

1. Circuit overloaded with

1. Do not use sander on

full power, starts slowly,

lights, appliances and

heavily loaded circuits

or fails to come up to full

other motor.

 

speed.

2. General overloading of

2. Request a voltage check by

NOTE: Low voltage

power company facili-

qualified electrician

 

ties.

 

 

3. Motor relay not operat-

3. Have relay replaced. Con-

 

ing.

sult Authorized Service

 

 

Center. Any attempt to

 

 

repair this relay may create

 

 

a hazard unless repair is

 

 

done by a qualified service

 

 

technician.

 

 

 

Motor overheats

1. Motor overloaded.

1. Reduce pressure on work-

 

 

piece.

 

 

 

Motor stalls (resulting in

1. Motor relay not operat-

1. Have relay replaced.Con-

blown fuses or circuit

ing.

sult Authorized Service

breakers)

 

Center. Any attempt to

 

 

repair this relay may create

 

 

a hazard unless repair is

 

 

done by a qualified service

 

 

technician.

 

2. Voltage too low. Circuit

2. Request voltage check by

 

overloaded or general

qualified electrician

 

overloading of power

 

 

company facilities.

 

 

3. Incorrect fuses or circuit

3. Install correct fuse or circuit

 

breakers in power line.

breaker.

 

 

 

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