Troubleshooting - Craftsman 113.226421 Owner's Manual

troubleshooting
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM
POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE
SHOOTING YOUR SANDER.
TROUBLE
Motor will not run.
PROBABLE CAUSE
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1. Defective On-Off switch. 1,
Defective switch cord.
Defective switch box.
2. Burned out motor. 2,
Machine slows down
when sanding.
Sanding Belt runs
off pulleys,
1. Timing'belt"'- too tight.
2. Applying too much pressure to
workpiece.
1. Not tracking properly,
REMEDY
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Replace defective parts before
using belt disc sander again.
,
2.
Consult Sears Service. Any at-
tempt to repair this motor may
create a HAZARD unless repair is
done by a qualified service techni-
cian. Repair service is available at
your nearest Sears Store.
Decrease belt tension, see Mainte-
nance Section.
Ease up on pressure.
1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly
Section, "Replacing the Sanding
Belt -- Tensioning and Tracking"
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Wood burns while I. Sanding disc or belt is 1. Replace disc or belt.
sanding, glazed with sap.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ITEM CAT. NO.
Miter Gauge ................................................ 9--24214
Sanding Belts and discs ....................... See Catalog
The above recommended accessories are
current and were available at the time this
manual was printed.
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