Clayton Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 Hey guys I have a DeWalt orbital sander DW 420, and it is not working properly. It sounds fine when you run it without applying it to any surface. But, when I put it onto anyting under normal pressure the head of the sander begins to slow and eventually will sotp if I dont pick it off the surface. The motor sounds fine, so I thought there might be a clutch or something in it, but after looking at some part list for the sander I decided it didnt have one. I am stumped, so if anyone knows anything about this let me know. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 There is an RPM adjustment on the side. It is set very low right now. Quote
Clayton Posted April 11, 2007 Author Posted April 11, 2007 I dont see any adjustment on this one. It spins plenty fast until pressure is applied. I can even hold it with my hand. Kinda scary but I can do it. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 oops, sorry, bad info, mine is a 423, variable speed Sounds like it has to go back Quote
Clayton Posted April 11, 2007 Author Posted April 11, 2007 Haha! I had a friend give this one to me. Maybe he knew something I didnt! Given that fact though I think I will just have it fixed or do it myself if anyone has an idea of what wrong with it. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 I dont see any adjustment on this one. It spins plenty fast until pressure is applied. I can even hold it with my hand. Kinda scary but I can do it. Sure sounds like some kind of clutch issue. Quote
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