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Model W1815 (Mfg. Since 10/10)
SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sandpaper clogs quickly or
burns.
1. Sandpaper grit is too fine for the
job.
2. Workpiece is too moist.
3. Sanding depth too aggressive.
4. Paint, varnish, pitch, or other coat-
ing is loading up sandpaper.
5. Sanding soft workpiece.
1. Replace with a coarser grit sandpaper.
2. Allow workpiece to dry out.
3. Reduce sanding 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.
Glossy spots, burning, 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.
6. Reduce sanding depth or install coarser sandpaper.
Abrasive rubs off the belt
easily.
1. Sandpaper has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
1. Replace; store sandpaper away from extremely dry,
hot, or damp conditions.