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SYMPTOM
Motor will not start
Motor stalls or fails to
reach full speed
Motor overheats
Machine slows down
while operating
Sandpaper not
removing wood
Wood burns while
sanding
Abrasive belt runs off
top wheel
Dust Collection not
working
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Low voltage
2. Short circuit in line cord or plug
3. Short circuit in motor
4. Open circuit or loose connection in
motor
5. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
6. Defective switch
7. Defective capacitor
1. Power overload
2. Low voltage from power supply
3. Undersized line cord
4. Motor overload
5. Short circuit or loose connection in
motor
6. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
Motor overloaded
Applying too much pressure during
operation
Sandpaper glazed or loaded with
sawdust
Sandpaper glazed or loaded with
sawdust
Not tracking properly
1. Dust bag full
2. Belt loose or broken
3. Impeller loose or broken
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check power supply for proper voltage
2. Inspect line cord and plug for faulty insulation or
shorted connection
3. Inspect connection on motor.
4. Inspect connection on motor
5. Replace with correct fuses or circuit breakers
6. Replace switch
7. Replace capacitor
1. Reduce workload on the power supply
2. Check power supply for proper voltage
3. Use line cord of adequate size or reduce length
of wiring
4. Reduce load on motor
5. Inspect the connection in motor for loose or
shorted connection
6. Replace with correct fuses or circuit
Reduce load on motor. Turn off the machine until
motor cools down
Ease up on pressure
Replace sandpaper
Replace sandpaper
Refer to "Adjust belt tracking" in operation section
1. Empty dust bag
2. Replace belt
3. Replace impeller
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