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Model T26417/T26418 (Mfd. Since 11/13)
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Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Motor will not start;
fuses or circuit
breakers blow.
1. Switch disabling key removed.
2. Loose connections at motor or switch.
3. Switch, bridge rectifier or motor at fault.
1. Insert key to enable switch.
2. Inspect all motor connections for loose or open
connections.
3. Replace the component at fault.
Motor stalls
(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit).
1. Motor overloaded. 1. Reduce feeding pressure.
Deep sanding
grooves or scars in
workpiece.
1. Sanding sleeve too coarse for the desired
finish.
2. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
3. Too much feeding pressure against
workpiece.
1. Use a finer grit sanding sleeve.
2. Sand with the grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
Grains rub off the
sanding sleeve.
1. Sanding sleeve has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding sleeve has been folded or
smashed.
1. Store sanding sleeve away from extremely dry or
hot temperatures.
2. Store sanding sleeves separately and not folded or
flat.
Sanding surfaces
clog quickly or burn.
1. Too much pressure against sleeve.
2. Sanding softwood or wood with a high sap
content.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Either use different wood or plan on cleaning/
replacing sleeves frequently.
Burn marks on
workpiece.
1. Using too fine of sanding grit.
2. Using too much pressure.
3. Work held still for too long.
1. Use a coarser grit sanding sleeve.
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.