13
Table Adjustment
WARNING
Do not position table below sanding belt!
Keep an overlap of at least 1/16” between
table and sanding belt to avoid material
and/or fingers getting caught!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
1.
Loosen two lock knobs (A, Fig. 13).
2.
Raise or lower work table to desired level.
3.
Tighten two lock knobs.
Troubleshooting
Trouble
Possible Cause
Solution
Sander will not start
1.
Sander unplugged from wall
or motor
2.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
3.
Cord damaged
1.
Check all plug connections
2.
Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3.
Replace cord
Sanding belt does not come
up to speed
1.
Extension cord too light or
too long
2.
Motor not wired for proper
voltage
3.
Low current
1.
Replace with adequate size
and length cord
2.
Refer to motor junction cover
for proper wiring
3.
Contact a qualified
electrician
Machine vibrates excessively
1.
Stand on uneven floor
2.
Motor mounts are loose
3.
Tension spring is worn or
broken
1.
Adjust stand so that it rests
evenly on the floor
2.
Tighten motor mount bolts
3.
Repalce spring
Abrasive belt keeps tearing
1.
Belt is running in the wrong
direction
1.
Arrow on the sanding belt
and machine should be
pointing in the same
direction.
Sanded edge not square
1.
Table not square to sanding
platen
1.
Use a square to adjust table
to sanding platen
Sanding marks on wood
1.
Work held still
2.
Wrong grit sanding belt
3.
Feed pressure too great
4.
Sanding against the grain
1.
Keep workpiece moving
2.
Use coarser grit for stock
removal and fine grit for
finish sanding.
3.
Never force work into
sanding platen
4.
Sand with the grain
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