Makita Sander BO5010 will not run loaded

[Dag Krauzog]

Hi,

I have a Makita BO5010 sander. It will run full speed in the air, but will not under any load.

Any ideas are appreciated.

Thank you.
Dag

[PutnamEco]

Could it be that your brushes have reached the end of their service life?

[Dag Krauzog]

Hi,

I replaced brushes. No change.

Thank you for responding.
Dag

[Dale]

Dag. Your problem is the lower bearing behind the sander pad. Its froze up. part # 211236-8. Its # 20 on the diagram. When you raise the tool its spinning on the armature bearings. when you place it on your project. It stops the tool because the pad can no longer spin. hope this helps. Trust me its the problem. They have Seven in stock at eReplacement.