Trouble Shooting Guide
Warning
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
*Consult your dealer if for any reason the motor will not start.
Problem
Noisy operation
Drill bit burns.
Run out of drill bit point -
drilled hole not round.
Wood splinters on
underside.
Workpiece torn
loose from hand.
Drill bit binds in workpiece.
Excessive drill bit
runout or wobble.
Quill returns.
Chuck will not stay
attached to spindle. It
falls off when trying to
install.
Probable cause
Remedy
1. Adjust tension. See Section
"ASSEMBLY, TENSIONING BELT"
2. Lubricate spindle. See Section "LUBRICATION".
3. Check tightness of retaining nut on pulley, and tighten if
necessary .
4. Tighten set screw in motor pulley.
1. Change speed. See Sectian "BASIC DRILL
PRESS OPERATION, SPINDLE SPEEDS"
2. Retract drill frequent I y ta clear chips.
3. Resharpen drill bit.
4. Feed fast enaugh ta allaw drill ta cut.
5. Lubricate drill. See Sectian "BASIC DRILL
PRESS OPERATION FEEDING"
1. Resharpen drill bit correctly.
2. Replace drill bit.
1. Use backup material. See Section "BASIC
DRILL PRESS OPERATION".
1. Support workpiece or clamp it. See Section
"BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION".
1 , Support workpiece or clamp it. See Section
"BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION",
2. Adjust tension. See Section
"ASSEMBLY, TENSIONING BELT".
1. Use a straight drill bit.
2. Replace bearings.
3. Install drill properly. See Section "BASIC DRILL
PRESS OPERATION" and "ASSEMBL Y".
4. Install chuck properly. See Section
"ASSEMBLY -INSTALLING THE CHUCK",
1.
Adjust spring tension. See Section "ASSEMBLY,
ADJUSTMENTS, QUILL RETURN SPRING"
1 Using a hausehold detergent, clean the tapered
surface of the chuck and spindle to remave all dirt,
grease and ail. See Sectian "ASSEMBLY,
INSTALLING THE CHUCK",
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