Troubleshooting - Central Machinery 69257 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Tool's thermal reset breaker
tripped (if equipped).
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates Extension cord too long or
slowly. wire size too small.
Performance 1. Accessory dull or damaged.
decreases
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.
over time.
Excessive noise 1. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.)
2. Sanding Sleeve and/
or Drum not secure.
Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Sanding Sleeve 1. Too much pressure on
slips on Drum. Sanding Sleeve.
2. Spindle Knob loose.
3. Starting machine with
workpiece contacting sleeve.
4. Mismatched sleeve,
drum or washer.
Material not Sanding Sleeve is dull, glazed
affected from or loaded with sawdust.
sanding.
Wood burns Sanding Sleeve glazed or
appearing loaded with sawdust.
on wood.
Spindle does not 1. Sawdust build up.
fully oscillate.
2. Mechanical issue.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
Item 69257
Possible Causes
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replacement parts.
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Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
turn off tool and check circuit breaker.
If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
Press reset button on tool.
4. Have technician service tool.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
length and load. See Table A on page 3.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
1. Have technician service tool.
2. Check that Sanding Sleeve and Drum
are secured in place with the Knob.
1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
3. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use one with the proper diameter for
its length and load. See Table A on page 3.
1. Apply light pressure. Do not press hard
on the Spindle while sanding.
2. Check that spindle Knob is secure.
3. Allow sleeve to come up to full speed
before contacting workpiece.
4. Check that the sleeve, drum and
washer are the same size.
Replace Sanding Sleeve.
Replace Sanding Sleeve.
1. Turn off and unplug the Sander then
clean all sawdust from machine.
2. Have serviced by a qualified technician.
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