Sander keeps slipping. The sandpaper won't bit onto the wheel, wheel spins, sandpaper doesn't move. Just started happening recently.
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It has to be the lever on the side.Sometimes the lever will close but the spring that controls the lever which in turn tightens the paper.needs to be cleaned out and lubed with WD-40.The only other thing that happened to me was the inner part that connects to the lever broke and I bought that part which was half of the frame connects to the switch.Easy to repair.If that isn it contact me no problem.Im Barry
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I take it you have cleaned the rollers of the sander as a first step (I hope). This can be first done with compressed air and then followed by a cloth with alcohol wipe down. Make sure the lock down lever area is sprayed with compressed air, maybe it is not fully locking down due to build up. What belts are you using? It may be due to low quality belts. I have not had any issue with Diablo belts, which I highly recommend.
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Certain brands of sanding belts will do that. I find that the Gator brand from Lowe's works well.
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Never happent to me... Is the red lever properly cliked down? Is the sandpaper right size? Sorry I can't think of anything else.
2242020
What are you cleaning off? This RO sander, along with it's predecessors, is a dogs bollock of electric RO... What are you trying to finish?
473136
Sounds like your slip clutch is either failing or needs to be adjusted or replaced, good luck.
1389370
Check the transfer case and center differential case oil and also front axle disengage (passenger side wheel) lubricant. This is ofcourse assuming the issue happens only when the 4wd/AWD is selected. Otherwise you most likely have a bad wheel bearing or stuck break caliper.
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Hi Diamond Girl, Try lubricating the front wheel with some WD40. Maybe the front wheel is sticking a bit and not responding to the handle! Good luck, Alison.
149574
I am having the same trouble with mine,used it about four or five times and every once in awhile it does not go anywhere,I have to push and pull back and forth a couple times then it catches,a few times i had to move shifter back and forth also.
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My Knipex is also new so it is very tight and stiff. It is hard to turn and it only rotates in one direction. put a drop or two of oil around the center of the wheel. Look at the black spring tensioner to see which direction to rotate.
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No I haven't exprienced this issue. My problem was the wheel started to get very squeaky. I sprayed a little WD-40 in it & it's working fine now :-)
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My tread was slipping off also. I just lifted both treads off the wheel and smeared contact cement (Gorilla glue actually), between the wheel and tread. I let it dry, and it works great!
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I have been recently having the same issue with the belt slipping off. It isn't breaking, just slipping off. Very frustrating being in the middle of vacuuming or almost done and having to stop, find a screwdriver, undo six stupid screws and then fighting and breaking nails and crunching fingers to put the belt back on only to have it slip off again next time. I replaced the belt with the replacement belt that came with it and it too, slipped off. I made sure to clean the bar and brushes off thoroughly, including any little strings or hair that has wrapped itself around and tried sliding the belt on as far to the inside as possible. I also empty the dirt chamber often and make sure not to set the vacuum too low. This seems to have helped. However, if it continues to happen, I am going to try to find some kind of tiny rubber washer or "o" ring to wedge against the belt on the metal rod. It's too bad--for an economical vacuum, I sure like it, but if this continues, I'm going to return it.
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Just assembled it. Right wheel was squeaking. I unscrewed both the wheels and noticed the one squeaking is loose because it was defective. Unscrew just the 2 wheels and compare side by side, check if one of them has a deeper hole or not. Will be trying to order the defective part. Wish me luck.
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I had the same problem with mine, I actually ended up drilling a few holes all the way through and using a pin to keep it from sliding. Hope it helps
99279
Sorry, can't help you. when we received ours it was cracked during shipping. So we returned it and ordered another one (Amazon was great about taking it back) and guess what, it was also cracked. So we sent it back and ended up ordering a Sear sander instead.
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Also try not to use the swivel wheels too much hard to move surface(sand can do it) for long periods of time!!!!
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We have not experienced this. Your local scate shop might be able to help you sort this out. It sounds like it might be a bearing. The good news is that the bearings and wheel assemblies are pretty universal.
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Try some WD-40. It has sediment in the threads. You just need to work at it and tap it on something. Or find some one to help you.
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There's a wheel up by the bobbin winder. Try turning that, you may have turned it last time you wound a bobbin.