symptom
Smoke emerges from the tool during operation
Smoke or a burning electrical odor comes from the sander body rather than the dust bag.
What this symptom means
Smoke or a burning electrical odor comes from the sander body rather than the dust bag.
Likely Root Causes
- Motor, fan, wiring, or control failure
- Internal dust ignition
- Shorted terminal or damaged battery interface
- Seized drive causing overheating
Quick Checks
- The tool is not energized again and the hazard is safely contained.
Repair Preview
- Set O, remove the battery if it is safe, and place the tool away from combustibles.
- Do not restart, open, cool with liquid, or breathe the smoke.
- If fire continues or the battery is involved, evacuate and call emergency services.
- After cooling, isolate the tool and battery for authorized evaluation or disposal.
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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