symptom

Pad speed rises dramatically when lifted from the work

Pad speed becomes abnormally high as soon as the running sander is lifted from the surface.

What this symptom means

Pad speed becomes abnormally high as soon as the running sander is lifted from the surface.

Likely Root Causes

  • Pad-speed control belt is worn, stretched, broken, or displaced
  • Belt was routed incorrectly during service
  • Bearing retainer or shoulder screw is damaged
  • Pad assembly is not seated correctly

Quick Checks

  1. Free-air pad speed remains controlled after the belt route is restored.

Repair Preview

  1. Stop the tool, remove the battery, and treat the dramatic free-air speed rise as the belt signal.
  2. Remove the pad by the four-screw procedure and inspect belt condition and routing.
  3. Replace the proven worn belt around the shoulder screw and bearing retainer exactly as published.
  4. - Reassemble and test briefly

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