My belt sander speed seems to fluctuate from slow to normal speed as
well as not have much power when I use it.
I use it mounted upside down.
I thought it might be the sanding belt being too loose on the rollers
but that wouldn't make the motor slow.
I haven't pulled it apart yet but was hoping someone might point me in
the right direction.
It is a Ryobi CB76K (in Australia but made in China)

Thanks,
Tana

I would suspect brushes. Check/change them immediately. Failing to do so can
destroy your motor.

"Tana" wrote in message
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My belt sander speed seems to fluctuate from slow to normal speed as
well as not have much power when I use it.
I use it mounted upside down.
I thought it might be the sanding belt being too loose on the rollers
but that wouldn't make the motor slow.
I haven't pulled it apart yet but was hoping someone might point me in
the right direction.
It is a Ryobi CB76K (in Australia but made in China)

Thanks,
Tana

CW wrote:
I would suspect brushes. Check/change them immediately. Failing to do so can
destroy your motor.

"Tana" wrote in message
...
My belt sander speed seems to fluctuate from slow to normal speed as
well as not have much power when I use it.
I use it mounted upside down.
I thought it might be the sanding belt being too loose on the rollers
but that wouldn't make the motor slow.
I haven't pulled it apart yet but was hoping someone might point me in
the right direction.
It is a Ryobi CB76K (in Australia but made in China)

Thanks,
Tana


thanks, i'm on to it.
Cheers T