TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch off and disconnect power source before troubleshooting.
Trouble | Probable Cause | Remedy | ||
Noisy operation | 1. | Incorrect belt tension | 1. | Adjust tension |
| 2. | Dry spindle | 2. | Lubricate spindle |
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| See lubrication section |
| 3. | Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley 3. | Tighten setscrews in pulley | |
Bit burns or smokes | 1. | Incorrect speed | 1. | Select correct speed |
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| See speed chart |
| 2. | Chips clogging hole | 2. | Retract bit frequently |
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| to clear chips |
| 3. | Dull bit | 3. | Sharpen or replace bit |
| 4. | Feeding too slow | 4. | Increase feed rate |
| 5. | Bit not lubricated | 5. | Lubricate bit |
| 6. | Bit running backwards | 6. | Check motor rotation |
Excessive drill runout | 1. | Bent bit | 1. | Replace bit |
or wobble | 2. | Worn spindle bearings | 2. | Replace bearings |
| 3. | Bit improperly installed in chuck | 3. | Install bit properly |
| 4. | Chuck improperly installed | 4. | Install chuck properly |
Drill binds in workpiece | 1. | Workpiece pinching bit or excessive | 1. | Support or clamp |
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| feed pressure |
| workpiece,reduce feed pressure |
| 2. | Improper belt tension | 2. | Adjust belt tension |
Workpiece torn loose |
| Workpiece not supported or |
| Support or clamp workpiece |
from hand |
| clamped properly |
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G1199/G1200 Drill Press |