symptom
Sanding disc loses retention during sanding
A centered disc moves off-center or comes off while the tool is powered on the work.
What this symptom means
A centered disc moves off-center or comes off while the tool is powered on the work.
Likely Root Causes
- Pad hooks or disc backing are worn
- Disc was not fully pressed onto a clean pad
- Excess pressure or edge loading is peeling the disc
- Pad or belt motion is abnormal
Quick Checks
- The fresh disc remains centered through a controlled sanding test.
Repair Preview
- Stop the tool, remove the battery, and discard any shifted or damaged disc.
- Clean the pad face and inspect hooks, pad looseness, and disc compatibility.
- Fit a fresh centered disc with all eight holes aligned and use light even pressure.
- If it shifts again, stop and route the proven pad, mount, belt, or drive fault.
This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.
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Common symptoms
- No response when the switch is set to I
- Sander stops and restarts with the switch left at I
- On/off switch travel is blocked
- Powered motion continues after the switch is set to O
- Battery will not slide fully onto the tool rails
- Battery seats but will not latch
- Latched battery will not release
- Speed dial will not turn through its range