RIDGID EB44241 - Troubleshooting Advanced Issues; Fuse or Circuit Breaker Tripping; Motor Not Running; Belt Slipping or Slowing

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Frequent opening of
fuse or circuits breaker
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Incorrect fuses or circuit
breaker in power line.
3. Relay not operating.
1. Feed work slower
2. Install correct fuse or circuit
breakers.
3. Have relay replaced. Con-
sult Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to
repair this relay may create
a hazard unless repair is
done by a qualified service
technician.
Motor will not run 1. Damaged On-Off
Switch/Cord.
2. Burned out motor, no
power to motor or low
voltage.
1. Replace damaged parts
before using sander.
2. Consult Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to
repair this motor may cre-
ate a hazard unless repair
is done by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Sanding drum or belt
slips or slows down
easily
1. Applying too much pres-
sure to workpiece.
2. Spindle knob too loose.
1. Reduce pressure on work-
piece.
2. Tighten spindle knob.
Wood burns while sand-
ing
1. Sanding drum is glazed
with sap.
1. Replace sandpaper.
Sandpaper doesn’t
remove material
1. Sandpaper is com-
pacted with sawdust.
1. Replace sandpaper.
Spindle doesn’t go
through full 3/4” travel
1. Sawdust is compacted
under lower drum
washer.
2. Fan not installed.
3. Damaged gearbox.
1. Vacuum sawdust from area
of lower drum washer.
2. Ensure that fan is installed
with vanes face down.
3. Consult Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to
repair this gearbox may
create a hazard unless
repair is done by a quali-
fied service technician.
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