How come the sanding screen keeps falling out?? I've tightened it but it falls out. Thanks
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Hi Susan G. Are you able to turn the knob far enough to have the retaining clamp down at all on the screen? The knobs have a ramped underside that aply more pressure the farther you turn them. I didn't try changing the retainers around to see if the clamp force changed any but they should be on so that the "center" edge, that acts as spring pressure, is the same as the rear one in the direction it faces...it's hard to explain...sorry. Hope this helps!
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I didn't have that problem and I left the sander at my daughters and can't look at it for reference.
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Don't know what sanding screen you bought, but if you bought one that is made for the Hyde tool it should work. I didn't have a problem with mine.
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I don't know. The one I bought worked perfectly and I had no issues with the sanding screen. Even my contractor was sold on the item.
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Hello, I dont have this particular brand, but Im thinking in buying one, I bought the adhesive sandpaper and had that problem of being diffucult to get it out, but I had this idea to put some BABY POWDER before putting it to the sander , it works great.
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I had this problem in the beginning when i first got mine. All of the parts twist and the black thing inside... sorry i don't know what it is called but that could be a little difficult to get out it took me a little bit the first couple of times. Try twisting until it fully comes off. I think you twist to the right to get the parts off and to the left to lock them but not 100%.
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I had the same problem. It won't stay in when I have it in bench mode. I just put it with my other gardening items and pull it out when I'm turning the bench over into kneeling mode.
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I think you're talking about the trays. It should slide apart. If its stuck it must be due to like a pressure change or something where it expanded. Maybe just give it a few good taps in the palm of your hand.
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Same thing happened to me. I just started to take it apart to clean it then the bottom part released. Hope this helps
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I suspect it's just wedged on tight. I don't know what would happen if you tried prying it or greasing it. Mine is, I think, a bit tight, but can be wiggled off.
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I had a similar issue and found that it was a result of tightening the posts too much. The cams they used are also of lower quality so many that actually locked into place didn't give you the "click" feeling that would let you know you had it right. I put mine together with full anticipation that it need to be fix within a few weeks, so far (4 months later) it's holding strong to daily use with no indication of loosening.
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I had the same problem but it want break just pullit a part at the open slot on the sides it will take a few saconds but will come apart
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It may be broken. It shouldnt budge whatsoever. Mine would tear the fabric before it would ever slide off.... Are you pushing the fabric all the way into the slot?
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i had that problem for a while but just kept raising the tray and pulling and it would come out, or jockey it back and forth. i no longer have the problem though. make sure it is on a flat surface.
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Hi, I have never had a problem with mine, but on each end there may be a clip that if you put your fingernail under the far end and pull out it will release.Other than that, Other than that, I can only suggest that there is a strong détente that can be overcome by pulling on it with a little more force. It may be that you will have to remove it and inspect the slides and make sure that they are truly free and work back and forth. I think it is possible that if there was a little misalignment when it was installed that it might be hard to slide the drawer back and forth. It may be necessary to fill and redrill a hole or two to correct alignment. Hope this helps you, Kathy. Peace. Roger Hi, I have never had a problem with mine, but on each end there may be a clip that if you put your fingernail under the far end and pull out it will release.Other than that, Other than that, I can only suggest that there is a strong détente that can be overcome by pulling on it with a little more force. It may be that you will have to remove it and inspect the slides and make sure that they are truly free and work back and forth. I think it is possible that if there was a little misalignment when it was installed that it might be hard to slide the drawer back and forth. It may be... » Read More Hi, I have never had a problem with mine, but on each end there may be a clip that if you put your fingernail under the far end and pull out it will release.Other than that, Other than that, I can only suggest that there is a strong détente that can be overcome by pulling on it with a little more force. It may be that you will have to remove it and inspect the slides and make sure that they are truly free and work back and forth. I think it is possible that if there was a little misalignment when it was installed that it might be hard to slide the drawer back and forth. It may be necessary to fill and redrill a hole or two to correct alignment. Hope this helps you, Kathy. Peace. Roger « Show Less
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Mine works fine, never had either of them fall out. Maybe you can get a replacement or refund..........hopefully.
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I have owned this sander for a year and havent had any problems. I have several festool tools and the cords are interchangeable. Are you turning the plug the right way after you insert it into the tool? The plug must be turned to lock it in. Also I know that friends tend to leave the plug on the machines and jam them into the boxes. I know that the boxes are not built to have the plug still attached when storing it in the festool box. These tools are expensive and I take care of them because I like them so much.Hope this helps, Jo.
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Mine is very tight, no worries about it being knocked loose. If your comes out too easily you may have a defective unit.
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I have had no issues with the blade falling out as long as it is seated correctly. Check by hand when tool is unplugged if blade is tight.
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It just sits in and then you tighten the screws ,,,maybe try tightening it more of maybe yours is defective. We didn't have any difficulty with ours.