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noisy. | 2. Motor or component is loose. | 2. Replace component | fasteners | and | with | ||
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| 5. Pulley is loose. | 5. Remove pulley, replace with key as required, and re- | |||||
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| stand, stand is incorrectly mounted to | shims under machine. |
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| 7. Chuck or cutter is at fault. | 7. Replace | |||||
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| 8. Motor bearings are at fault. | 8. Check bearings, replace | motor or bearings as | ||||
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| 9. Spindle bearings at fault. | 9. Replace bearings. |
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Mill/Drill Operations
Symptom | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
Drilling stops, but the motor | 1. The belt is loose, worn, or broken. | 1. Replace or adjust the belt. |
still operates. | 2. Bit slips in chuck. | 2. Tighten bit; inspect bit for burrs or other obstructions |
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The chuck wobbles or is | 1. Foreign material is stuck between the | 1. Remove the chuck, clean, and |
loose on the spindle shaft. | chuck and spindle mating surfaces, then reassemble. | |
| 2. Damaged chuck. | 2. Replace. |
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The spindle does not retract | 1. The quill shaft is gummy with sawdust | 1. Clean shaft and lubricate with a light coat of oil. |
completely in the upper- | and oil. |
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most position or it binds. | 2. The quill lock is locked or not fully | 2. Fully release the quill lock. |
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| 3. The feed shaft return spring is weak. | 3. Increase the feed shaft return spring tension. |
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The quill has excessive | 1. The quill bearings are worn or dam- | 1. Replace the bearings. |
deflection. | aged. |
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| 2. The quill shaft is at fault. | 2. Replace the quill shaft. |
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Drill bit wobbles, holes are | 1. Drill bit installed incorrectly. | 1. Remove drill bit and reinstall. |
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Model G0517 Mill/Drill |