Troubleshooting The 1632 Sander; Replacement Parts - Powermatic 1632 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

16-inch open-end belt sander
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11.0 Troubleshooting the 1632 Sander

Symptom
Motor will not start
Motor will not start: fuses
or circuit breakers blow.
The sanding belt clogs
quickly.
Edges
round
when
sanding.
The thickness differs on
left and right sides of
workpiece.
The thickness differs on
front and back sides of
workpiece.
Workpiece
slips
on
conveyor belt.
Straight notch grooves
on workpiece.
Snake
marks
on
workpiece.
Belt slips out of track.
Straight parallel stripes
across the workpiece.

12.0 Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-
800-274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial
Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET.
Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
Possible Cause
Low voltage.
Open
circuit
in
motor
connection.
Short circuit in line cord or plug.
Short
circuit
in
motor
connections.
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line.
Sandpaper grit too small.
Too much material is being sanded off. Reduce sanding depth.
The wood is too dirty or oily.
Suction is insufficient.
Too much material being removed.
Conveyor table not parallel to contact
roller or platen.
Worn out felt and graphite on platen
head
Feed speed too fast.
Too much material is being removed.
Sandpaper grit too fine.
Pressure plate not level
Too much or too little pressure from
pressure plate.
Sanding belt clogged with dust.
Belt worn out.
Dirty pressure roller.
Rubber roller scratched.
Worn out lining and graphite on platen
head.
Sanding belt partially damaged.
Sanding grit loose.
Tracking air valve is clogged or not
open enough.
Sanding belt joint is too thick.
Sanding belt is worn.
Correction
Check power line for proper voltage.
or
loose
Inspect all lead connections on motor for
loose or open connections.
Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation
and shorted wires.
or
loose
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation.
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Use larger grit.
Use dry stock.
Increase suction.
Reduce sanding depth.
Adjust table to parallel.
Replace felt/graphite.
Reduce speed.
Reduce sanding depth.
Use coarser grit
Adjust plate to level.
Adjust to proper pressure.
Blow out dust with high-pressure air.
Replace belt.
Clean pressure roller.
Replace rubber roller.
Replace lining/graphite.
Repair or replace sanding belt.
Replace sanding belt.
Clean/enlarge valve opening.
Replace sanding belt
Replace sanding belt.
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