Wilton 41002 manual Troubleshooting, Probable Cause Remedy

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Sander will not start.

Motor stalls easily.

Abrasive disc separates from aluminum disc.

Abrasive belt will not track correctly.

Abrasive belt slips or stalls when pressure is applied.

Frequent replacement of abrasive belt or disc.

Probable Cause	Remedy
Not connected to power source.	Connect to power source.
	Determine reason for blown fuse/
Branch circuit fuse is blown or the	tripped breaker (such as short circuit
	or motor overload). Correct reason for
circuit breaker is tripped.
	fault. Replace fuse/ reset circuit
	breaker.
Voltage is too low.	Check power source for proper
	voltage.
Switch is defective.	Replace switch.
Motor failure.	Replace motor.
Low voltage.	Check power source for proper
	voltage and correct if necessary.
	Clean residual adhesive from
Improper bond.	aluminum disc, and re-apply
	adhesive-backed abrasive disc.
Belt not centered on wheels.	Readjust tracking. See page 14.
Belt stretched unevenly.	Replace abrasive belt.
Belt is jointed improperly.	Check the belt for an irregular seam
	or shape. Replace if needed.
Wheel is worn.	Replace affected wheel.
	Check all the bearings for excessive
Worn bearings.	heat or loose shafts. Replace if
	necessary.
Abrasive belt tension inadequate;	Replace spring.
spring in tension mechanism is worn.
Excessive pressure being applied to	Reduce pressure on abrasive belt
platen.	(and platen).
Too much pressure being applied to	Allow the belt to do the cutting.
	Excessive pressure only dulls the grit
workpiece.
	and removes it from the cloth.
Full width of belt or disc not being	Stroke across abrasive belt using full
used.	width of belt surface.
	Check with your abrasives supplier for
Incorrect abrasive material or grit	recommendations on the type and
size.	coarseness of the abrasive required
	for your particular workpieces.

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