symptom
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.
What this symptom means
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
- A fresh correct disc remains fully attached before startup.
Repair Preview
- Remove the battery, turn the pad upward, and clean the hook-and-loop face.
- Verify a fresh 5-inch 8-hole hook-and-loop disc, not a drywall screen.
- Center the holes and press the disc evenly across the full pad face.
- - Lift the tool gently by the body
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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