Troubleshooting - Craftsman 351.226250 Operator's Manual

SYMPTOM
Buffer won't start
Excessive vibration
Motor overheating
Fuses are being blown
or circuit breakers tripped
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Blown line fuse or tripped circuit breaker
2. Low line voltage
3. Defective switch
4. Defective, blown capacitor
1. Improper mounting of buffing wheel
on buffer
2. Buffing wheels not balanced
1. Excess pressure required to buffing
2. Buffing on side of wheel
3. Motor not turning freely (without power)
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6.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. If fuse is blown, replace with fuse of proper size. If
breaker tripped, reset it
2. Check power supply for voltage and correct as needed
3. Replace switch
4. Replace capacitor
1. Remount
2. Remount or replace wheels
1. Replace wheel
2. Perform buffing only on face of wheel
3. Clean around wheels and shaft and/or replace
bearings
Overloading due to binding 1.
Defective plug 2.
Defective cord 3.
Defective switch 4.
Motor wired for different line voltage 5.
Faulty internal wiring 6.
Clean around wheels and shaft and/or replace
bearings
Replace plug
Replace cord
Replace switch
Rewire motor as per wiring diagram
Contact authorized Sears Service Center