My CP7200S has stopped working. The air simply comes out of the bottom of the sander through the filter. Any suggestions?

there is bit more to the pad than just attachment surface, please have look at this page: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-bo5041-random-orbit-sander-parts-c-97_103_119063.html

your description suggest that there is no connection between pad and clutch, i would recommend to study the drawing, dismantle machine again and put it together again. where appropriate, use grease (i would suggest use of ptfe (teflon) dry spray grease on all moving surfaces and bearings), after service, use lowest possible settings, (disconnect filter! it is useless - use external vacuum if possible, connect to the pipe where filter was attached.) increase settings every minute or so till you have maximum.

lower the settings to your operational requirement and use as usual.

hope this will help you solve thsi little problem, if you find this answer helpful - do not forget to say so...

The pathway that the dust follows to reach the bag is most likely clogged. Take the bag off and look inside to see if there's sawdust plugging the orifice. If there is then you could vacuum out the dust or simply start up the sander and let the machine clear itself. If you do the latter just know that you will create a cloud of dust so do it in the proper environment.

Turn dial on side,or on bottom of sander should change rpm.

It simply unscrews. The pad is held on by a small bolt length attached to the pad. Unscrew it.

Hi,
If the product your have this listed under is correct then you need to hook up an air hose to this sander to make it work...it works on compressed air...

heatman101

Remove the dust bag and unplug sander for now. Everywhere you see an access hole (fan area, dust port, back of sander blow thru the tool to remove lodged dust that clogged the system, Also look for broken belt pieces in the back of sander. Then while running (remove belt) blow again thru all the ports to try and reomve as much contamination as possible. When finished you can feel to see if air coming from dust bag port, it not you still have a clog that might need more work. If I have clarified your request would you please rate this response accordingly and thank you.

There can be a few problems. First is your air supply the right pressure and volume for the sander. Check that at the quick connector to the sander itself. Second, if it is cold and moisture is high, ice can get into the sander which will slow it way down. Third, and probably most likely cause, is the sander well oiled and the parts inside clean. Fourth, mechanical issues: the drive motor may be well worn out inside, the bearing that the main shaft for the sander may be worn out & so forth. Hope this helps you, Rick

This sander has a brake pad that is supposed to stop the rotation when the sander is not actually in use. It sounds like it's malfunctioning.
The only other thing I can think could be a cause of what you describe is an improperly assembled sanding base. Have you changed out the base, and if so, were you sure to properly align the replaced base on the machine before you tightened the allen screw?
If you're not comfortable disassembling a tool that is still under warranty ( I think it's two years for that one), I would recommend finding a Dewalt service center and taking it in for a factory service call.

hi a major problem with pneumatic tools is that nobody ever seems to oil them! try droping tool oil or a light machine oil down the air inlet and leave over night and then run the tool on full ,if this doesnt work then strip the tool and clean and make sure that the blade sealing surfaces are good
hope this helps ian

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