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GB
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
No function when ON/OFF Switch (2) is operated
No power Check power supply
Defective ON/OFF Switch
Have the ON/OFF Switch replaced by an authorised
Triton service centre
Motor suffers from cut-outs, loss of performance and
produces sparks and/or burning smells
Carbon brushes worn
Have the brushes replaced by an authorised
Triton service centre
No sanding action when ON/OFF Switch (2) is operated,
despite the motor running
Gears not engaged
Consult a Triton service centre
Slow material removal
Sanding Sleeve (9) too fine or worn Fit new Sanding Sleeve with coarser grit
Tool speed set too low Increase tool speed
Scratches on workpiece after sanding
Sanding Sleeve too coarse Fit new Sanding Sleeve with finer grit
Not enough material removed Continue sanding
Burn marks on workpiece
Sanding Sleeve incompatible with material Fit correct Sanding Sleeve
Tool speed set too high Decrease tool speed
Too much pressure exerted on to the sander Use less pressure whilst moving the machine
Excessive dust emission
Vacuum dust extraction system not connected, or extraction
system not switched on
Check connection of the vacuum hose, the Dust Extraction
Port Adaptor (7) (if used) and ensure dust extraction system
is switched on
Dust extraction not working; dust extraction blocked
Check dust extraction system; unblock dust extraction
(see ‘Cleaning the dust extraction port’.) Consult a Triton
service centre if problems persist
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