RIDGID EB44241 Operator's Manual page 31

TROUBLE
Frequent opening of
fuse or circuits breaker
Motor will not run
Sanding drum or belt
slips or slows down
easily
Wood burns while sand-
ing
Sandpaper doesn't
remove material
Spindle doesn't go
through full 3/4" travel
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Incorrect fuses or circuit
breaker in power line.
3. Relay not operating.
1. Damaged On-Off
Switch/Cord.
2. Burned out motor, no
power to motor or low
voltage.
1. Applying too much pres-
sure to workpiece.
2. Spindle knob too loose.
1. Sanding drum is glazed
with sap.
1. Sandpaper is com-
pacted with sawdust.
1. Sawdust is compacted
under lower drum
washer.
2. Fan not installed.
3. Damaged gearbox.
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REMEDY
1. Feed work slower
2. Install correct fuse or circuit
breakers.
3. Have relay replaced. Con-
sult Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to
repair this relay may create
a hazard unless repair is
done by a qualified service
technician.
1. Replace damaged parts
before using sander.
2. Consult Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to
repair this motor may cre-
ate a hazard unless repair
is done by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
1. Reduce pressure on work-
piece.
2. Tighten spindle knob.
1. Replace sandpaper.
1. Replace sandpaper.
1. Vacuum sawdust from area
of lower drum washer.
2. Ensure that fan is installed
with vanes face down.
3. Consult Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to
repair this gearbox may
create a hazard unless
repair is done by a quali-
fied service technician.