symptom
Pad speed does not change across the dial range
The pad runs at essentially the same no-load speed at both ends of a freely moving dial.
What this symptom means
The pad runs at essentially the same no-load speed at both ends of a freely moving dial.
Likely Root Causes
- Dial is not reaching its endpoints
- Dial signal or electronic control has failed
- Motor feedback is not responding
- Battery output is unstable
Quick Checks
- Pad speed clearly increases from the lowest to the highest setting.
Repair Preview
- With the disc removed, select the lowest dial setting and run the tool briefly at no load.
- Set O, move the dial to the highest setting, then run the same brief no-load test.
- Repeat with a known-good charged battery and compare the audible and visible speed change.
- If there is still no clear change, remove the pack and use authorized service.
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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