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Operating manual – 3-in-1 multi-function sander PMSS 10-200
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Troubleshooting tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorized specialist electrical
company or by Trotec.
Slight smoke or odour are emitted during first use:
•
This is not a fault. These phenomena disappear after a
brief runtime.
The device does not start:
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Check the power connection.
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Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
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Check the on-site fusing.
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Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the
device back on.
The sanding plate does not move although the motor is
running:
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Make sure that there is no workpiece debris blocking the
drive. Remove the blockages, if any.
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Check whether you have mounted a sanding plate that is
suitable for this device.
The sanding plate is loose:
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Check whether you have mounted a sanding plate that is
suitable for this device.
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Check the sanding plate for tight fit. If necessary, tighten
the screws.
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If necessary, check the rubber pins in the sanding plate for
correct fit.
The motor slows down:
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Check whether the device is overloaded by the workpiece.
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Reduce the pressure applied on the workpiece.
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Check whether the workpiece is suitable for the tasks to
be carried out.
The surface of the workpiece is not smooth or the grinding
performance is insufficient:
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Check whether the selected sanding sheet is suitable for
the material to be processed.
•
If the sanding sheet is worn, replace it with a new one, see
chapter Changing the sanding sheet.
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Check the oscillation rate setting. It must be suitable for
both the sanding sheet and the material.
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Select a higher oscillation rate by turning the setting wheel
for the oscillation rate selection to the desired level.
The sanding sheet wears off quickly:
•
Check whether the selected sanding sheet is suitable for
the material to be processed.
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Reduce the pressure applied on the workpiece.
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Select a lower oscillation rate by turning the setting wheel
for the oscillation rate selection to the desired level.
The device becomes hot:
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Make sure not to exert too much pressure on the device
during operation.
•
Select a lower oscillation rate by turning the setting wheel
for the oscillation rate selection to the desired level.
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Check whether the selected sanding sheet is suitable for
the tasks to be carried out.
•
Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
•
Wait for 10 minutes before switching the device back on.
Notice
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.
