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Problem
Drive belts slip.
(Squeaking or squealing sound)
Squealing, growling or grinding noise
coming from machine.
Dust pickup is poor.
Motor will not start.
Motor runs sluggishly.
Motor circuit breaker trips/
repeatedly trips.
Uneven cuts.
Burning or glazing.
Troubleshooting
Cause
Insufficient tension.
Worn belts.
Damaged and/or worn bearing.
Dust bag is full.
Dust bag is dirty.
Dust shoe is improperly adjusted.
Dust chute is obstructed.
Defective motor starter.
Defective start capacitor.
Defective electronic start switch.
Low voltage from poor connection.
Defective motor.
No power.
Tripped circuit breaker.
Motor pigtail disconnected.
Control switch defective
Low voltage from excessive footage,
undersized extension cord, or poor
connection.
Defective run capacitor.
Defective motor.
Excessive load.
Defective electronic start switch.
Defective motor starter.
Low voltage from poor connection.
Defective motor.
Defective capacitor.
Leveling out of adjustment.
Abrasive belt tracking.
Dull abrasive.
Excessive sanding pressure.
Too fine of an abrasive belt.
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Action
Tension drive belt as described in
adjustment procedures.
Replace belts.
Remove drive belts, rotate arbor motor, fan,
shafts and idler pulley to locate dragging or
rough bearing. Contact an authorized dealer.
Empty contents of bag.
Shake debris from bag and wash.
Readjust dust shoe.
Remove fan cover and clear throat.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Check electrical source and connections.
Reset
Connect motor pigtail to motor (See figure X)
Replace Control switch
Locate power source nearer to work site.
Decrease sanding pressure.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Operate machine between 208-240 VAC.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Readjust leveling.
Adjust belt to track towards the edge of drum
with deepest cut.
Replace abrasive.
Decrease sanding pressure setting.
(Fig. #16, page 15).
Use coarser abrasive.