troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before

troubleshooting your sander.

TROUBLE

PROBABLE CAUSE

Motor will not run. 1. Defective On-Off switch Defective switch cord. Defective switch box.

2. Burned out motor.

REMEDY

1.Replace defective parts before using belt disc sander again.

2.Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Store.

Machine slows down

1.

Timing

belt too tight.

1.

Decrease

belt tension,

see Maintenance

when sanding,

 

 

 

 

 

section, "Removing Pulley Cover and

 

2.

Applying too much pressure to

 

Installing

Timing Belt."

 

 

 

workpiece.

 

2.

Ease up on pressure.

 

Sanding Belt runs

1.

Not tracking

properly.

1.

Adjust tracking, see Assembly section,

off pulleys,

 

 

 

 

 

"installing

the Sanding

Belt - Tensioning

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Tracking"

 

Wood burns while

1.

Sanding disc

or belt is

1.

Replace

disc or belt.

 

sanding,

 

glazed

with sap.

 

 

 

 

Excessive noise.

1.

Timing

belt too tight.

1.

Decrease

belt tension,

see Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section "Removing Pulley Cover and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installing

Timing Belt".

 

sears recommends the following

accessories

ITEM

CAT NO.

Miter Gauge

9-24214

Sanding Belts and Discs

See Catalog

Leg Set

9-22244

Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in the manual. See your nearest Sears store or Catalog department for other accessories.

Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instructions for its use.

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113.22643 specifications

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