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SECTION 6: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Motor will not start.
1. Switch disabling key removed.
2. Low voltage.
3. Open circuit in motor or loose connections.
Motor will not start;
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
fuses or circuit
breakers blow.
2. Short circuit in motor or loose connections.
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power
line.
Motor overheats.
1. Motor overloaded.
Motor stalls
1. Motor overloaded.
(resulting in blown
2. Short circuit in motor or loose connections.
fuses or tripped
circuit).
3. Low voltage.
4. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power
line.
Machine slows
1. Workpiece pressure is too great.
when operating.
Machine
vibrates
1. Machine not secured to workbench.
excessively.
2. Incorrect motor mounting.
Deep
sanding
1. Sanding sleeve too coarse for the desired
grooves or scars in
finish.
workpiece.
2. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
3. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
Grains rub off the
1. Sanding sleeve has been stored in an
sanding sleeve.
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding sleeve has been folded or
smashed.
Sanding
surfaces
1. Too much pressure against sleeve.
clog quickly or burn.
2. Sanding softwood.
Burn
marks
on
1. Using too fine of sanding grit.
workpiece.
2. Using too much pressure.
3. Work held still for too long.
Model G0723 (Mfd. Since 03/24)
Troubleshooting
Possible Solution
1. Insert key to enable power.
2. Check power line voltage and correct if necessary.
3. Inspect all motor connections for loose or open
connections.
1. Inspect cord and plug for damaged insulation or
shorted wires.
2. Inspect all motor connections for loose or shorted
terminals or worn insulation.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
1. Reduce load on motor.
1. Reduce load on motor.
2. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted
terminals or worn insulation.
3. Check power line voltage and correct if necessary.
4. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
1. Reduce workpiece pressure on spindle.
1. Secure machine to workbench.
2. Check/adjust motor mounting.
1. Use a finer grit sanding sleeve.
2. Sand with the grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
1. Store sanding sleeve away from extremely dry or
hot temperatures.
2. Store sanding sleeves separately and not folded or
flat.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Either use different stock or accept the
characteristics of the stock and plan on cleaning/
replacing belts frequently.
1. Use a coarser grit sanding sleeve.
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
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