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Troubleshooting
Problem
Burning or glazing.
Slow cutting.
Waves on sanded surface.
Chatter marks on sanded surface.
(Close evenly spaced ripples)
Diffi cult to actuate tension release
lever.
Abrasive belt hunts (seeks).
Abrasive belt will not track.
Abrasive belt tears along its
length.
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Cause
Dull abrasive.
Excessive sanding pressure.
Too fi ne of an abrasive belt.
Dull abrasive.
Too fi ne of an abrasive belt.
Insuffi cient sanding pressure.
Debris on wheels.
Flat spot on tire(s).
See Chatter Wave Prevention,
page 14.
Debris interferes with mechanism
Worn sleeve bearing.
Galled linkages.
Worn sleeve bearing.
High edges on contact wheel.
Extreme difference in side-to-side
length of belt.
High edge on contact wheel.
Debris built-up on (top) tension
roller.
Clarke
Action
Replace abrasive.
Decrease sanding pressure setting.
(Fig. #16, page 15).
Use coarser abrasive.
Replace abrasive.
Use a coarser abrasive belt.
Increase sanding pressure setting.
(Fig. #16, page 15).
Remove and clean wheels.
Replace tires.
See Chatter Wave Prevention,
page 14.
Blow out sanding chamber.
Remove and disassemble
mechanism. Clean out.
Replace.
Lubricate with WD-40.
Check for excessive play, replace.
Contact an authorized dealer
or replace the contact wheel.
Replace abrasive belt.
Check several different abrasive
belts. Contact an authorized
dealer or replace the contact wheel.
Clean tension roller.
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American Sanders Operator's Manual (EN) - Floorcrafter