Rotex Ro 150 pad keeps falling off

[hanshamm]

I have recently taken the pad off.  I didn't have to forcefully take it off but it wasn't "easy" either.  It felt like a healthy friction fit.  There is a little bit of dust but nothing that would prevent it from not fully engaging.  I can feel it bottom out.  The pad doesn't looked damaged...I haven't reallly used it that much.

I meant locking mechanism as in the button that prevents the pad from rotating.

I building a Sam Maloof low back chair.  I used a RAS 115 to hog out the bulk then went to the Ro150 and then ETS 150.  THere are a lot curves and sometimes you do need to push the sander into the work to get a "hard line".  I wouldn't expect this to cause problems...seemed to handle it fine...until the pad kept falling off.  

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

THere are a lot curves and sometimes you do need to push the sander into the work to get a "hard line".  I wouldn't expect this to cause problems...seemed to handle it fine...until the pad kept falling off. 

In Rotex mode, I can put virtually my whole weight on the sander and it doesn't even slow down (~170 lbs). I've never had the pad come flying off.

I'm sure the service guys will take good care of you when they call. Let us know the outcome.

 

[hanshamm]

Service just called me and they are going to send me out a
New pad as a first course of action.  Keep you updated on the progress.

Thanks everyone

 

[Bazg]

I have got exactly the same problem with my RO150, it was the pad that came with the sander and it comes of more frequently when using a buffing disk. I've definitely got it located correctly and fully tightened up. When you put the speed down to 3 it doesn't come of.