Troubleshooting - Clarke FA-8 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Drive belts slip.
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 abrasion.
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Cause
Damaged belt.
Insuffi cient tension.
Poor belt tracking.
Damage and/or worn bearing.
Dust bag is dirty.
Dust shoe is improperly adjusted.
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.
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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
Clarke American Sanders dealer.
Shake debris from bag and wash.
Readjust dust shoe.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Check connections.
Remove power. Depress reset button
on motor
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Check power supply and connections.
Locate power source nearer to work site
Check connections.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Remove power, allow motor to cool.
Depress reset button on motor. Locate
power source nearer to worksite. Check
connections. Contact an authorized
Clarke American Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Contact an authorized Clarke American
Sanders dealer.
Readjust leveling.
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