FREQUENTLY ASKED QUETIONS/ TROUBLESHOOTING
Question/problem - cause
Cause
The sander does not on when you press the ON/OFF
switch:
• The power cord is unplugged or damaged;
• ON/OFF switch contacts are not in good condition
or it does not work;
• Rotor or stator windings are damaged;
• Short-circuited rotor windings;
The engine makes an abnormal sound, starts
intermittently or runs slowly:
• ON/OFF switch contacts are damaged;
• Mechanical parts are blocked/clogged;
• The belt sander is running over excessive
pressure, overloaded motor;
• Carbon brushes are worn out;
Belt sander overheats:
• Overloaded sander;
• Incorrect housing or parts assembly inside the belt
sander;
• Faulty power supply;
Sparks are produced around the motor:
• Carbon brushes are worn out;
• Short-circuited rotor or stator;
Solution
• Plug in or repair the power cord;
• Repair or replace the switch;
• Call technical assistance;
• Call technical assistance;
• Repair or replace the switch;
• Inspect the mechanical parts;
• Reduce the pressure exerted;
• Replace the carbon brushes;
• Reduce working pressure;
• Check if there is any blockage;
• Check the supply voltage and adjust it according to
the technical data;
• Replace the carbon brushes;
• Contact technical assistance;
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