The first two things you should check are correct power, and drive belt. Make sure you have the correct power for the machine. This can be measured with a volt meter at the end of the cord. Make sure the drive belt for the drum is not slipping. Even though the machine may sound like it […]
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05
Sep
Sep
There can be many things that come into play here but, the number one thing is power. If your machine does not do anything at all, the first thing you need to check is your power source. Use a volt meter and make sure you have 230 volts for most sanders, and 110 volts for edgers and […]
05
Jun
Jun
Most likely it just needs a set of brushes, if you keep on running after this starts you may need more than that by the time you quit. Check the brushes and replace them. If your brushes have a wire attached to them (shunt wire) you need to replace them with the same kind, do […]