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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Edge of Buff
Wheel Turns
Black
Metallic
Buildup on
Wheel Edge
Black Streaks
Appearing on
Work Piece
Surface
Buff Motor
Does Not Ef-
fectively Buff
Workpiece
Workpiece Is
"Bouncing" or
"Shuddering"
Against the
Wheel
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CAUSE
This is a
normal result of
Buffing
This is normal
and occurs
with softer
metals such as
aluminum or
brass
Indication
of excessive
compound
application
Wheel and
compound
combination
too soft
To much
pressure being
applied against
Wheel
Wheel out of
round or dam-
aged
CORRECTION
Occasionally clean Wheel with a Buff Rake
(Eastwood #13120).
Occasionally clean Wheel with a Buff Rake
(Eastwood #13120).
Use less compound. Apply compound often but in
very small amounts.
Select a courser buff wheel and compound.
Alter direction the workpiece is being passed
across the face of the Wheel.
Allow work piece to only lightly contact Wheel.
Turn off Buffer and inspect Wheel. Dress Wheel
with Buff Rake (Eastwood # 13120) or replace
Wheel if torn or damaged.
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