SECTION 7: SERVICE
About Service
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
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Machine does not start or a | 1. | Plug or receptacle is at fault or wired | 1. | Test power plug and receptacle for good |
breaker trips. |
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| contact and correct wiring. |
| 2. | Motor connection is wired incorrectly. | 2. | Correct motor wiring (see Page 34). |
| 3. | Power supply is faulty, or is switched | 3. | Make sure all hot lines and grounds are |
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| 4. | Safety switch key is at fault. | 4. | Install or replace safety key, or replace |
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| switch assembly. |
| 5. | ON/OFF switch at fault. | 5. | Replace faulty switch. |
| 6. | Cable or wiring is open or has high | 6. | Troubleshoot wires for internal or external |
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| breaks, check for disconnected or corroded |
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| connections and repair or replace wiring, as |
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| 7. | Motor is at fault. | 7. | Test, repair or replace motor. |
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Machine stalls or is underpow- | 1. | Incorrect spindle speed or feed rate. | 1. | Decrease spindle speed or feed rate. |
ered. | 2. | Machine is undersized for the task. | 2. | Use smaller drill bits/cutters and reduce the |
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| feed rate and spindle speed. |
| 3. | Bit or cutter is too large for machine. | 3. | Use a smaller bit. |
| 4. | Belts are slipping. | 4. | Replace bad belts, align pulleys, and |
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| 5. | Plug or receptacle is at fault. | 5. | Test power plug and receptacle for good |
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| contact and correct wiring. |
| 6. | Motor connection is wired incorrectly. | 6. | Correct motor wiring (see Page 34). |
| 7. | Pulley is slipping on shaft. | 7. | Replace loose pulley and shaft. |
| 8. | Low power supply voltage. | 8. | Make sure hot lines and grounds are opera- |
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| tional w/correct voltage. |
| 9. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 9. | Rotate motor shaft for noisy or burnt bear- |
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| ings, repair/replace as required. |
| 10. Motor has overheated. | 10. Clean dust off motor, let it cool, and reduce | ||
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| workload on machine. |
| 11. Motor is at fault. | 11. Test, repair or replace motor. | ||
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G9969 Radial Drill Press |
