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FM-11: Sanding disc will not adhere to the pad

A correct 5-inch hook-and-loop disc will not stay attached before the tool is started.

Diagnostic overview

A correct 5-inch hook-and-loop disc will not stay attached before the tool is started.

Likely Root Causes

  • Pad face is packed with dust
  • Disc backing is damaged or incompatible
  • Pad hooks are worn flat
  • Wrong diameter, attachment style, or sanding screen

Quick Checks

  1. A fresh correct disc remains fully attached before startup.

Repair Preview

  1. Remove the battery, turn the pad upward, and clean the hook-and-loop face.
  2. Verify a fresh 5-inch 8-hole hook-and-loop disc, not a drywall screen.
  3. Center the holes and press the disc evenly across the full pad face.
  4. - Lift the tool gently by the body

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

Common Fixes

  • Sanding pad and four screws
  • 5-inch 8-hole hook-and-loop sanding discs

Related symptoms

  • Sanding disc will not adhere to the pad

    A correct 5-inch hook-and-loop disc will not stay attached before the tool is started.

Included in the full manual

  • root cause analysis
  • tools needed
  • step-by-step repair procedure
  • diagrams
  • exploded views
  • post-repair checks

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