Troubleshooting - Alto EZ-8 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Drive belts jump teeth or squeak.
Squealing, growling or grinding
noise coming from machine.
Dust pick-up is poor.
Motor will not start.
Motor runs sluggishly.
Motor overload trips/repeatedly
trips
Uneven cut.
Burning or glazing.
Waves on sanded surface.
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Cause
Damaged belt.
Insufficient tension.
Poor belt tracking.
Damage and/or worn bearing.
Dust bag is over / full.
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Dust bag is dirty.
Dust shoe is improperly adjusted.
Dust chute is obstructed.
Defective motor starter.
Defective start capacitor.
Defective start switch.
Poor connections.
Motor overload tripped.
Defective motor.
No power.
Low voltage from excessive length,
undersized extension cord, or poor
connection.
Defective run capacitor.
Defective motor.
Low voltage from excessive length,
undersized extension cord, or poor
connection.
Excessive load.
Defective start switch.
Defective motor starter.
Defective motor.
Defective capacitor.
Leveling out of adjustment.
Dull abrasive.
Too fine of an abrasive.
Debris on wheels.
Flat spot on tire(s).
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Action
Replace belt.
Tension drive belt.
Align Pulley.
Remove drive belts, rotate arbor
motor and fan shafts to locate
dragging or rough bearing.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Empty contents of bag.
Shake debris from bag and wash.
Readjust dust shoe.
Remove dust shoe and clear throat.
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Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
SandersTechnology dealer.
Check connections.
Remove power. Depress reset
button on motor
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Check power supply and connections.
Locate power source nearer to work
site. Check connections.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Remove power, allow motor to cool.
Depress reset button on motor.
Locate power source nearer to
worksite. Check connections.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Contact an authorized American
Sanders Technology dealer.
Readjust leveling.
Replace abrasive.
Use a coarser abrasive.
Remove and clean wheels.
Replace tires.