Troubleshooting
Warning. Turn the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the tool from the power supply before performing trouble shooting procedures.
Troubleshooting
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Drill press will not start | Power cord not plugged in | Ensure that the cord is connected to the |
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| power supply |
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| Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped | Check the power supply |
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| Cord damaged | Use authorised service centre to repair or |
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| replace |
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| Faulty switch | Use authorised service centre to repair or replace |
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| Faulty motor | Use authorised service centre to repair or |
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| replace the motor |
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Noisy operation | Incorrect belt tension | Adjust tension as required |
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Drill bit burns | Incorrect speed | Change speed, refer to the “Changing the |
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| speed” section |
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| Chips not coming out of hole | Retract drill bit frequently to clear holes |
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| Dull drill bit | Resharpen or replace drill bit |
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Excessive drill bit wobble | Bent drill bit | Replace with new drill bit |
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| Drill bit not properly installed in chuck | Install drill bit properly and ensure it is secure |
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| Chuck not properly installed | Install chuck properly |
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Wood splinters under workpiece | No “packing” material below workpiece | Use “packers” below the workpiece |
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Workpiece torn from hand | Workpiece not supported or clamped properly | Support the workpiece or clamp it |
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Drill bit binds in workpiece | Improper belt tension | Adjust the belt tension |
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