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Symptom
Possible Cause
Sanding grains
1. Sanding belt/sleeve has been stored in an
easily rub off belt or
incorrect environment.
sleeve.
2. Sanding belt/sleeve has been smashed or
folded.
Deep sanding
1. Sanding belt/sleeve too coarse for desired
grooves or scars in
finish.
workpiece.
2. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
3. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
4. Workpiece held still for too long against
belt/sleeve.
Sanding belt/sleeve
1. Too much pressure on sanding belt/sleeve.
clogs quickly.
2. Sanding softwood.
3. Sanding belt/sleeve worn or damaged.
Glazed sanding
1. Sanding wet stock.
surface.
2. Sanding stock with high amount of residue.
Burn marks on
1. Sanding grit too fine.
workpiece.
2. Using too much pressure.
3. Workpiece held still for too long against
belt/sleeve.
4. Sanding belt/sleeve clogged.
5. Sanding belt/sleeve worn or damaged.
Workpiece gets
1. Not supporting workpiece against backstop. 1. Use backstop to support workpiece.
pulled out of your
hand while edge-
sanding.
Sanding belt comes
1. Belt tracking out of adjustment.
off during operation.
Model T27417 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
Possible Solution
1. Store sanding belt/sleeve in a cool, dry area.
2. Store sanding belt/sleeve not bent or folded.
1. Use finer grit sanding sleeve (Page 18)/belt
(Page 21).
2. Sand with grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
4. Keep workpiece moving while sanding.
1. Clean sanding belt/sleeve, and then reduce
pressure of workpiece against sanding belt/sleeve.
2. Use different stock, or accept characteristics of
stock and plan to clean/replace sanding belt/sleeve
frequently.
3. Replace sanding sleeve (Page 19)/belt (Page 21).
1. Only sand dry stock with moisture content below
20%.
2. Use different stock, or accept characteristics of
stock and plan to clean/replace sanding belt/sleeve
frequently.
1. Use coarser grit sanding belt/sleeve.
2. Reduce pressure of workpiece against sanding belt/
sleeve.
3. Keep workpiece moving while sanding.
4. Clean sanding belt/sleeve (Page 25.
5. Replace sanding sleeve (Page 19)/belt (Page 21).
1. Adjust belt tracking (Page 21).
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