Owner`s manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH “OFF” AND REMOVE THE PLUG
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY OUTLET BEFORE
ADJUSTING, MAINTAINING, OR LUBRICATING
YOUR BELT AND DISC SANDER.
If power cable is worn, cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.
Frequently blow out or vacuum out any dust
that may accumulate inside the motor.
A coat of wax polish applied to the worktable
will make it easier to feed the work while
finishing.
Do not apply wax to the abrasive belt table
because the belt could pick up the wax and d
deposit it on the pulleys, causing the belt to
slip.
Keep machine clean and remove
accumulations of dust.
LUBRICATION:
The BALL BEARINGS in this machine are
packed with grease at the factory. They require
no further lubrication.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor will not run. 1. Defective ON/OFF switch. 1. Replace defective parts
before using belt and
disc sander again.
2. Burned out motor. 2. Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a
HAZARD unless repair
is done by a qualified
service technician.
Machine slows down 1. Drive belt too tight. 1. Decrease belt tension.
when sanding.
2. Applying too much 2. Ease up on pressure
pressure to workpiece.
Sanding belt runs off pulleys. 1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking, see
Operation & Use Section
“Replacing the Sanding
Belt - Tensioning and
Tracking” on page 13.
Wood burns while sanding. 1. Sanding disc or belt is. 1. Replace disc or belt.
glazed with sap.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH “OFF” AND REMOVE PLUG FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR BELT AND DISC SANDER.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE NOTE ALL REPAIRS/ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON.
SHOULD THE SANDER REQUIRE SENDING TO A SERVICE/REPAIR AGENT, FOR A HEALTH AND
SAFETY POINT, ENSURE IT IS CLEAN OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
DRAPER HELPLINE: [phone]