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G0512 Edge Sander
SYMPTOM
Deep sanding grooves or
marks in workpiece.
Grains easily rub off the
belt.
Glazed sanding belt.
Burning marks on work-
piece.
Sanding belt clogs quickly
or burns.
Workpiece frequently gets
pulled out of your hand.
Sanding belt comes off dur-
ing operation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Sanding belt grit too coarse for the
desired finish.
2. Workpiece is being sanded across the
grain.
3. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
4. Workpiece held still against the belt.
1. Sanding belt has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding belt has been folded or
smashed.
1. Sanding wet stock.
2. Sanding stock with high residue.
1. Using too fine of sanding belt grit.
2. Using too much pressure against belt.
3. Work held still for too long.
1. Using too much pressure against belt.
2. Sanding softwood.
1. Not supporting the workpiece against
the stop.
2. Starting the workpiece on a leading cor-
ner.
1. Tracking out of adjustment.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Use a finer grit sanding belt.
2. Sand with the grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
4. Keep workpiece moving while sanding on the belt.
1. Store sanding belt away from extremely dry or hot temperatures.
2. Hang sanding belt or store unfolded and unstacked.
1. Dry stock properly before sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics of the stock
and plan on cleaning/replacing belts frequently.
1. Use a coarser grit sanding belt.
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics of the stock
and plan on cleaning/replacing belts frequently.
1. Use back stop to support workpiece.
2. Start workpiece on a trailing corner.
1. Track the belt as described in Section: 5 Set Up.
Troubleshooting Sanding
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
repairs. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.