Wen 6502T User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Cause Solution
Motor will not start – humming
noise.
Excessive drive belt tension. Reduce drive belt tension.
Defective motor bearing, capacitor,
relay, or motor.
Contact customer service at 1-800-
232-1195.
Motor overheats.
Motor overloaded.
Reduce pressure on workpiece
while sanding. Let the tool do the
work.
Incorrect size/length of extension
cord.
Choose the proper size and length
of extension cord.
Not using dust collection, or work-
ing in a hot environment
Always use dust collection. Remove
dust from tool housing. Try to move
to a cooler environment.
Motor stalls when load applied to
belt/disc.
Too much force applied to work-
piece.
Reduce pressure on workpiece
while sanding. Let the tool do the
work.
Incorrect size/length of extension
cord.
Choose the proper size and length
of extension cord.
Excessive vibration.
Incorrect sanding belt tension. Adjust sanding belt tension.
Loose drive belt. Increase drive belt tension.
Weak or broken tension spring.
Call customer service at 1-800-232-
1195.
Idler drum is too loose.
Call customer service at 1-800-232-
1195.
Defective bearing or motor.
Call customer service at 1-800-232-
1195.
Sanding belt stops when workpiece
is applied to belt.
Insufficient drive belt tension. Increase drive belt tension.
Insufficient sanding belt tension. Adjust sanding belt tension.
Noisy operation.
Loose fastener.
Turn tool OFF & unplug it. Check
machine for loose fasteners.
Loose drive belt. Increase drive belt tension.
Defective bearing.
Contact customer service at 1-800-
232-1195.
WARNING! Stop using the generator immediately if any of the following problems occur or risk serious
personal injury. If you have any questions, please contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8-5 CST),
or email techsupport@wenproducts.com.
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Wen 6502T Specifications

General

Brand	Wen
Model	6502T
Category	Sander
Language	English