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Model G0775 (Mfd. Since 11/14)
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Sander Operation
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Miter bar binds in
miter slot.
1. Miter slot dirty or gummed up. 1. Carefully clean miter slot.
Workpiece angle
incorrect or out of
square.
1. Pointer or scale not calibrated correctly.
Miter gauge or table not correctly aligned.
1. Adjust pointer or scale to reflect real path of cut
(Page 26, 27).
Sandpaper clogs
quickly or burns.
1. Sandpaper grit is too fine for the job.
2. Workpiece is too moist.
3. Sanding pressure/depth too aggressive.
4. Paint, varnish, pitch, or other coating is
loading up sandpaper.
5. Sanding soft workpiece.
6. Work held still for too long.
1. Replace with a coarser grit sandpaper.
2. Allow workpiece to dry out.
3. Reduce sanding pressure/depth or install coarser
sandpaper.
4. Install a coarse grit sandpaper, or strip coating off
before sanding.
5. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics
of the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing discs
frequently.
6. Move workpiece more frequently.
Glossy spots, burn-
ing, or streaks on
workpiece.
1. Sandpaper too fine for the desired finish.
2. Work held still for too long.
3. Workpiece is too moist.
4. Sanding stock with high residue.
5. Worn sandpaper.
6. Sanding depth too aggressive.
1. Use a coarser grit sandpaper.
2. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
3. Allow workpiece to dry out.
4. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics
of the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing
sandpapers frequently.
5. Replace sandpaper (Page 18).
6. Reduce sanding depth or install coarser sandpaper.
Abrasive rubs off
the disc easily.
1. Sandpaper has been stored in an incorrect
environment.
1. Replace; store sandpaper away from extremely dry,
hot, or damp conditions.