Hi, I tried to use my belt/disc sander on it’s side so the belt was vertical. After 10 seconds, smoke poured out of the motor. Put is back to original position, worked fine. Tried it on it’s side again, same result, ran ok for 10 seconds, then smoke. Anyone know why? Can’t find a single answer on the internet.

SOURCE: Insignia DVD/Cassette combo player

I imagine you have checked the disk for scratches top and bottom, if so you can purchase a cd/dvd lens cleaner cdrom as the laser may need realigning and cleaning.

SOURCE: belt sander adjustment

There should be a knob on the front of the sander which adjusts the front roller on the sander. If the belt runs off in the same direction each time try turning the knob as the sander is running and while watching the belt. If turning the knob one direction does not work try turning the other direction. If turning the knob does not have any affect on the way the belt tracks on the sander then you probably have a broken or missing part on the front of the sander. This may require taking the sander to a service center.

SOURCE: Dremel belt/disc sander

see the manual

SOURCE: makita gv5000 5" disc sander won't work

there isn't an internal fuse. by the sounds of it you probably have a short, a bad brush, or some arcing.

if you use your sander for fine sanding (100+ grit paper) you have to make sure to clean out the motor housing. Fine sanding dust, like any fine dust, creates alot of heat when aerated and can melt the plastic brush holders or can cause the electricity to arc from one wire to another inside the housing.

my advice is to take the 8 (i think it's 8) screws out of the side of the gun and carefully pull the halves apart. there isnt alot you can mess up inside and just visually inspect the wires for burns or melting on the brush holder.

here's a breakdown if you need it.
http://www.makita.com/en-us/Assets/images/Products/_PartsBreakdowns/PB_GV5000.pdf

if you find something inside that you're not sure of, or if you have any additional info i'll keep checking in on this.

SOURCE: 2004 Saturn Vue - Getting Rear Seats Back To Upright Position

Push down on the seat then pull the handle or both at the same time then pull up while holding the release up, it got me at first, but thats how i got it