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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Cause Solution
Sander will not start
1. Sander unplugged from wall
or motor
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
3. Cord damaged
4. Starting capacitor bad
1. Check all plug connections
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3. Replace cord
4. Replace starting capacitor
Sanding drum does not come
up to speed
1. Extension cord too light or
too long
2. Low current
1. Replace with adequate size
and length cord
2. Contact a qualified electrician
Machine vibrates excessively
1. Stand or base on uneven
surface
1. Adjust stand or base so that
it rests evenly on the floor
Sanded edge not square
1. Table not square to sanding
drum
1. Use a square to adjust table
to sanding drum
Sanding marks on wood
1. Wrong grit sanding sleeve
2. Feed pressure too great
1. Use coarser grit for stock
removal and fine grit for
finish sanding.
2. Never force workpiece