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FinishingTouchA
12-29-2015, 07:43 PM
Today was my first time using this brand new machine. I love the idea, but in reality it sucks. Whenever I turn the machine on it jumps up +1500 rpm, so at 1 it jumps up to 2500 then drops down to 1300. This makes it impossible to use without slinging product everywhere. Also it sometimes has an issue of a continuous pulse. Jumping between 1300 and 2500 until you bring the machine up to speed 3. Is this just how the machine works or did I get a dud right out of the box? I'm about to toss this thing in the garbage. My PE14 and 3401 are amazing but I'm very disappointed with this one.
roguegeek
12-29-2015, 07:55 PM
Hmm. I'm really interested in the outcome of this. I was looking into a PE8 to replace my PCXP that I only use with 3" pads at this point and I'm getting impatient waiting for a mini-3401.
DaveT435
12-29-2015, 08:03 PM
Mine doesn't do any of those things
DaveT435
12-29-2015, 08:05 PM
Sounds like some sort of power supply problem. Just process of elimination, are you using an extension cord?
FUNX650
12-29-2015, 08:15 PM
Mine doesn't seem to be possessed with
any of the thaumaturgical symptoms
you mention.


Bob
medicscott
12-29-2015, 08:27 PM
I love my PE8. I only use it on speed 1 on paint and up to 3 on glass. I've never experienced anything like you are mentioning.
Rsurfer
12-29-2015, 08:41 PM
Wish it had a better trigger, but all in all a great machine for surgical buffing.
vobro
12-29-2015, 08:59 PM
Mine doesn't do any of that,I've just used it twice though.
FinishingTouchA
12-29-2015, 09:06 PM
https://vimeo.com/150304982
Sizzle Chest
12-29-2015, 09:10 PM
Wish it had a better trigger, but all in all a great machine for surgical buffing.



This! Hate the trigger. Like the machine!
GSKR
12-29-2015, 09:19 PM
https://vimeo.com/150304982

Man your having bad luck,the floors and the machine now.Not normal with the machine.
RFrommann
12-29-2015, 09:19 PM
you have had some luck this month, i suggest not buying a car or house this month sir!
fly07sti
12-29-2015, 09:52 PM
I also have never had an issue like yours.
I also love the machine and hate the trigger.
Rsurfer
12-29-2015, 10:17 PM
Correction, hate the on/off switch. Wish it came with a soft start trigger.
apthai
12-29-2015, 10:27 PM
https://vimeo.com/150304982

That is definitely not normal. It should be a smooth and not possessed.