Rikon Power Tools 50-151, Operator'S Manual

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Burn marks on workpiece.

1.  Using a sanding grit that is too 

fine.

2.  Using too much pressure.

3.  Work held still for too long 

against the sandpaper.

1.  Use a coarser-grit sandpaper.

2.  Reduce work piece pressure on 

the sandpaper while sanding.

3.  Do not keep the work piece sand-

ing in one place for too long.

Deep sanding grooves or 

scars in work piece.

1.  Sanding belt/disc grit is too 

coarse for the desired finish.

2.  Work piece is being 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 belt or 

disc.

2.  Sand with the grain of the wood.

3.  Reduce pressure on workpiece 

while sanding.

4.  Keep work piece moving while 

sanding.

Sanding surface clogs 

quickly.

1.  Too much pressure against the 

belt or disc.

2.  Sanding softwood or highly 

resinous woods.

1.  Reduce pressure on work piece 

while sanding.

2.  Use different stock, sandpa-

per grits, or accept that this will 

happen and plan on cleaning or 

replacing belts & discs frequently.

Sanding grains easily rub 

off the belt or disc.

1.  Sandpaper has been stored in 

an incorrect environment.

2.  Sandpaper has been damaged 

or folded. 

1.  Ensure sandpaper is stored 

away from extremely hot & dry 

or damp/humid conditions.

2.  Store sanding accessories flat – 

not bent or folded.

Workpiece lifts up from the 

sanding disc-table.

1.  Sanding on the “up” , right side 

of the disc, where rotation is 

up and away from the table.

1.  Sand on left side of sanding disc, 

where the disc rotates down 

towards the table.

WIRING DIAGRAM

This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should only be 

done by a qualified electrian. Read the Electrical Safety Information on pages 5 and 6 for further information.

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