My almost new benchtop sander (as above) stopped working because the (push on push off) switch failed. This was replaced and the machine worked well for a few hours, then smelled of smoke/hot electronics. I investigated and found the capacitor very hot and with a small blow-hole in the top. I changed the capacitor with an exact replacement from the maker. Switched on and within moments the same nasty smell of hot electronics happened again. The capacitor was VERY hot.
Any ideas, please, as to what's wrong and how should I proceed to get my useful sander back in full action?
Any ideas, please, as to what's wrong and how should I proceed to get my useful sander back in full action?