Troubleshooting - Ryobi BDS4600 Owner's Operating Manual

WARNING: For
your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove the plug from power source outlet
before
troubleshooting your belt
and
disc sander.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor will not run.
1. Defective On-Off switch.
Defective switch cord.
Defective switch box.
2.
Burned out motor.
1. Replace defective parts before
using belt and disc sander
again.
2. Consult seller's service. Any
attempt
to repair this motor
may create a HAZARD unless
repair is done by a qualified
service technician. Consult the
seller for the nearest stores or
centres at which repair service
is available.
Machine slows down
when sanding.
1. Timing belt is too tight.
2. Applying too much pressure
to workpiece.
1. Decrease belt tension, see
Maintenance section,
Removing Pulley Cover and
lnstalling Timing Belt".
2. Ease up on pressure.
Sanding Belt runs off
drums.
1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly
section, "lnstalling the sanding
belt - Tensioning and Tracking"
Wood burns while
sanding.
1. Sanding disc or belt
is
glazed with sap.
1. Replace disc or
belt.
Excessive noise.
1. Timing belt too tight.
1. Decrease belt tension, see
Maintenance Section
"Removing Pulley Cover and
lnstalling Timing Belt".