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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
1. Check all plug connections
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3. Replace cord
Sanding belt 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 on uneven floor
1. Adjust stand so that it rests
evenly on the floor
Abrasive belt keeps tearing
1. Belt is running in the wrong
direction
1. Arrow on the sanding belt
and machine should be
pointing in the same
direction.
Sanded edge not square
1. Table not square to sanding
belt
2. Miter slot not parallel to
sanding belt
1. Use a square to adjust table
to sanding belt
2. Use a square to adjust the
table’s miter slot parallel to
the sanding belt.
Sanding marks on wood
1. Work held still
2. Wrong grit sanding belt
3. Feed pressure too great
4. Sanding against the grain
1. Keep workpiece moving
2. Use coarser grit for stock
removal and fine grit for
finish sanding.
3. Never force work into
sanding platen
4. Sand with the grain