OBS-18DC  Orbital  Sander Maintenance


American Sander orbital sanders are engineered to provide consistent performance even in the most demanding conditions. This video shows how to trouble shoot and maintain the machine to ensure years of service.

Refer to the Chapters in this video with time stamps to jump to the specific topics.

  • 00:26 Dust Bag Fire Warning
  • 00:40 PowerLab 120 Trouble Shooting Tool
  • 01:00 Measuring Amperage Draw
  • 01:30 Testing The Power Cord
  • 01:57 Low Voltage Conditions
  • 02:28 Replacing The On/Off Switch
  • 03:29 Testing Capacitors
  • 05:06 Replacing The Start Switch
  • 07:29 Testing The Onboard Circuit Breaker
  • 07:52 Replacing The Blower Housing
  • 10:57 Servicing The Pad Driver Plate
  • 15:11 Replacing The Pad Grip Face
  • 17:37 Contact Information