15
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY
There is very little mechanical maintenance that can be
carried out on the machine. Most prudent maintenance
is preventative and concerned with keeping the machine
clean.
1. Remove the access belt cover and check there is no dust
or resin build up on the pulleys or at the edges of the
platen.
2. At reasonable intervals, inspect and remove all dust/
resin build ups, and blow the motor clean.
3. Remove the dust extraction moulding (B), remove any
dust or resin build up and clean thoroughly.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Motor will not run
1. Defective or broken “ON -OFF”
switch
2. Defective or damaged switch cord
3. Defective or damaged switch
relay
4. Burned out motor 5. Blown fuse
1-3. Replace all broken or defective
parts before using the sander
4. Contact Axminster Tools on
03332 406406 and asked to be
transferred to the “Technical
Support” Department
Machine slows down while
sanding
1. Applying to much pressure to
workpiece
1. Apply less pressure to sanding
surface
Sanding belt runs off pulleys
1. Belt NOT tracking properly
1. Adjust tracking. See page 9 on
how to track the belt
Wood burns while sanding
1. Sanding disc or belt is worn
2. Excessive pressure being applied
to workpiece
1. Replace the disc or belt
2. Reduce pressure being applied to
workpiece
