Pacific Rhino PFS 8 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions - page 14
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
FAULT
CAUSE
ACTION
The machine does not run.
The power cable is not
Connect the power cable to the
connected to the power supply.
power supply.
The overload protection has
Allow to cool, switch on.
been activated.
The motor brushes are worn.
Replace the motor brushes.
The voltage is too low.
Check main power supply
complies with the machine
serial plate data.
The overload protection
The drum motor is stopped.
Contact an authorized repair
activates frequently.
agent.
A bearing has failed.
Contact an authorized repair
agent.
The voltage is too low.
Check the main power supply
complies with the machine's
serial plate data.
The pressure on the
Fit a finer grit abrasive paper,
sanding drum is too high.
make sure the voltage is
correct.
The sanding drum will not
Disconnect from the power and
rotate.
check the sanding drum for
obstruction. If overload still
operates contact an authorized
repair agent.
The machine will not pick-up dust.
The dust bag is full.
Replace the dust bag.
The dust shoe is out of
Adjust the dust shoe.
adjustment.
There is an obstruction in
Remove the dust shoe and
dust pickup.
check for obstruction.
Clear as necessary.
The fan belt has broken.
Replace the fan belt.
The Floor Roller assembly
Adjust the Floor Roller
(adjustable type) is out of
a
The Floor Roller assembly is
Repair/replace the Floor Roller
worn or damaged.
Assembly.
The machine is not being
Read ‘Operation’ section of
operated properly.
this manual.
The sanding drum will not rotate.
The drum belt is broken.
Replace the drum belt.
The drum bearing has failed.
Contact an authorized repair
agent.
The shear pin Ref.144 has
Contact an authorized repair
operated.
agent.
There is an obstruction.
Disconnect from power supply
and clear the obstruction.
The machine does not sand
The drum rubber is damaged.
Replace the drum.
evenly.
The abrasive guides are worn.
Replace the abrasive guides.
ssembly see page 11.4
adjustment.