Troubleshooting
Problem
No function when On/Off Sliding Switch (7) is
operated
Motor suffers from cut-outs, loss of performance
and produces sparks and/or burning smells
No sanding action when On/Off Sliding Switch (7)
is operated, despite the motor running
Slow material removal
Scratches on workpiece after sanding
Burn marks on workpiece
Excessive dust emission
GB
10
Possible cause
No power
Defective On/Off Sliding Switch
Carbon brushes worn
Mode Selector Switch (3) in between settings;
gears not engaged
Sanding disc too fine or worn
Tool speed set too low
Wrong sanding mode selected
Sanding disc too coarse
Not enough material removed
Sanding disc incompatible with material
Tool speed set too high
Too much pressure exerted on to the sander
Wrong sanding mode selected
Vacuum dust extraction system not connected, or
extraction system not switched on
Dust extraction not working; sanding disc not
aligned with dust extraction holes in the Backing
Pad; extraction holes blocked
Solution
Check if Power Indicator (11) is illuminated; check
power supply
Have the On/Off Sliding Switch replaced by an
authorised Triton service centre
Replace carbon brushes (see 'Maintenance'), or
have the brushes replaced by an authorised Triton
service centre
Ensure the Mode Selector Switch is turned all
the way, and locked in one of the two possible
positions
Fit new sanding disc with coarser grit
Increase tool speed
Change sanding mode as described in 'Selecting
sanding mode'
Fit new sanding disc with finer grit
Continue sanding
Fit correct sanding disc
Decrease tool speed
Use less pressure whilst moving the machine
Change sanding mode as described in 'Selecting
sanding mode'
Check connection of the vacuum hose, and ensure
dust extraction system is switched on
Realign sanding disc; unblock dust extraction
holes