Rikon Power Tools 50-150, Owner'S Manual

12

Troubleshooting

Service on these tools should only be performed by an authorized, qualified technician.

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Sanding grains easily rub 

off belt or discs.

1. 

Sanding belt/disc has been 

stored in an incorrect environ-

ment.

2. 

Sanding belt/disc has been 

damaged or folded. 

1.  Ensure sanding accessories are 

stored away from extremely hot 

or dry temperatures.

2. 

Store sanding accessories flat – 

not bent or folded.

Deep sanding grooves or 

scars in work piece.

1. 

Sanding belt/disc grit is too 

coarse for the desired finish.

2.  Work piece sanded across the 

grain.

3.  Too much sanding force on the 

work piece.

4.  Work piece held still against the 

belt-disc for too long.

1. 

Use a finer-grit sanding acces

-

sory.

2.  Sand with the grain of the wood.

3.  Reduce pressure on workpiece 

while sanding.

4.  Keep workpiece moving while 

sanding on the sanding acces-

sory.

Sanding surface clogs 

quickly.

1. 

Too much pressure against belt/

disc.

2.  Sanding softwood.

1.  Reduce pressure on workpiece 

while sanding.

2.  Use different stock, different 

sanding accessories, or accept 

that this will happen and plan on 

cleaning or replacing belts/discs 

frequently.

Burns on workpiece.

1.  Using a sanding grit that is too 

fine.

2.  Using too much pressure.

3.  Work held still for too long.

1.  Use a coarser-grit sanding ac-

cessory.

2.  Reduce pressure on workpiece 

while sanding.

3.  Do not keep workpiece in one 

place for too long.

Motor will not start.

4.  Low voltage

5.  Open circuit in motor or loose 

connections.

6.  Blown fuse or breaker.

4.  Check power source for proper 

voltage.

5. 

Inspect all lead connections on 

motor for loose or open connec-

tions. 

(Send for Servicing.)

6.  Short circuit. 

(Send for Servic-

ing.)

7. 

Improper match between tool 

and circuit, fuse or breaker.

Motor will not start – fuses 

or circuit breakers tripping 

or blowing.

1.  Short circuit in line, cord or 

plug.

2.  Short circuit in motor or loose 

connections.

3. 

Incorrect fuses or circuit break

-

ers in power line.

1. 

Inspect cord or plug for damaged 

insulation and shorted wires.

2. 

Inspect all connections on motor 

for loose or shorted terminals 

and/or worn insulation.

3. 

Install correct fuses or circuit 

breakers or switch tool to an ap-

propriately sized circuit.

Motor overheats.

4.  Motor overloaded.

5. 

Extension cord too long and of 

insufficient gauge (weight).

4.  Reduce load on motor (pressure 

on object being sanded.)

5. 

Utilize an extension cord of ap

-

propriate gauge and length or 

plug tool directly into outlet.