Troubleshooting the PM2800B Drill Press

12.0Troubleshooting the PM2800B Drill Press

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Trouble

Drill press will not start (power light is OFF).

Drill press will not start (power light is ON).

Drill press does not come up to speed.

Motor stalls.

Noisy Operation.

Wood splinters on underside of work piece.

Drill or tool heats up or burns work piece.

Drill bit wanders.

Drill bit binds in work piece.

Probable Cause	Remedy
Not connected to power.	Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.	Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged.	Replace cord.
Safety key removed.	Install safety key.
Switch malfunction.	Have switch tested and		replaced if
	needed.

Extension cord too light or too long.	Replace with adequate size and length
	cord.

Low current.	Contact a qualified electrician.
Motor or spindle pulley out of balance.	Contact Walter Meier technical service.
	Have motor tested by a qualified
Motor malfunction.	service center. Repair or replace as
	necessary.
Overfeeding the bit.	Reduce feed rate.
Dull bit.	Sharpen or replace bit.
Motor not reaching running speed.	Repair or replace motor.
	Have motor tested by a qualified
Motor malfunction.	service center. Repair or replace as
	necessary.
	Tighten any loose parts. Drill press
Excessive vibration.	should sit evenly on level floor. Secure
	drill press to floor or plywood base.
Dry spindle.	Lubricate spindle.
Loose pulleys.	Make any needed corrections.
Noisy motor.	Check	motor bearings or	for loose
	motor fan.

No backing board used.	Place scrap board beneath work piece
	to prevent splintering.


Excessive speed.	Reduce speed.
Chips not clearing from hole or bit.	Retract	drill bit frequently	to remove
	chips.

Dull drill bit.	Resharpen, or replace drill bit.
Feeding bit too slowly.	Increase feed rate.
Bit sharpened incorrectly.	Resharpen bit correctly.
Bent drill bit.	Replace bit.
Bit or chuck not installed properly.	Reinstall chuck or bit.
Work piece pinching the bit.	Support or clamp work piece.
Excessive feed rate.	Decrease feed rate.
Chuck jaws not tight.	Tighten chuck jaws.

13.0Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1- 800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.