symptom

Swirl marks persist with a fresh correct disc

Visible swirl marks remain after using a fresh correct disc with light pressure and proper grit progression.

What this symptom means

Visible swirl marks remain after using a fresh correct disc with light pressure and proper grit progression.

Likely Root Causes

  • Disc is off-center or contaminated
  • Pad is loose, distorted, or worn
  • Excess speed or poor stroke pattern
  • Eccentric drive or bearing is abnormal

Quick Checks

  1. The controlled test leaves an even scratch pattern without persistent swirls.

Repair Preview

  1. Remove the battery, center a fresh correct-grit disc, and clean the work surface.
  2. Verify pad security and flatness, then select a suitable moderate speed.
  3. Sand with overlapping sweeping strokes, light pressure, and proper grit progression.
  4. If swirls persist on clean scrap, route pad, vibration, or drive condition for repair.

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