Troubleshooting
Problem |
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Tool will not start. | 1. | Cord not connected. | 1. | Check that cord is plugged in. |
| 2. | No power at outlet. | 2. | Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, |
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| turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker |
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| is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for |
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| tool and circuit has no other loads. |
| 3. | Internal damage or wear. | 3. | Have technician service tool. |
Tool operates slowly. | Extension cord too long or wire size | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension | ||
| too small. | cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord. | ||
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| See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section. | |
Performance | 1. Accessory dull or damaged. | 1. | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as | |
decreases over time. |
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| 2. | Carbon brushes worn or | 2. | Have qualified technician replace brushes. |
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Excessive noise or | 1. | Belt too loose (slipping) or too | 1. | Properly tension belt. |
rattling. |
| tight (bearing damage). |
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| 2. | Spindle dry | 2. | Lubricate spindle |
| 3. | Loose spindle pulley | 3. | Check pulley nut |
| 4. | Loose motor pulley | 4. | Tighten Set screws |
| 5. | Internal damage or wear. | 5. | Have technician service tool. |
Overheating. | 1. Forcing machine to work too fast. | 1. | Allow machine to work at its own rate. | |
| 2. | Accessory misaligned. | 2. | Check and correct accessory to table alignment. |
| 3. | Accessory dull or damaged. | 3. | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as |
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| 4. | Blocked motor housing vents. | 4. | Wear |
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| approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust |
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| out of motor using compressed air. |
| 5. | Motor being strained by long or | 5. | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension |
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| small diameter extension cord. |
| cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter |
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| for its length and load. See Extension Cords in |
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Drill bit burns or | 1. | Incorrect spindle speed | 1. | Change spindle speed |
smokes | 2. | Dull drill bit | 2. | Replace with new bit |
| 3. | Drilling too slowly | 3. | Drill faster |
| 4. | Lacking lubrication | 4. | Lubricate cutting area |
Drill bit wobbles | 1. | Bent bit | 1. | Replace drill bit |
| 2. | Worn Spindle Bearings | 2. | Replace spindle bearings |
| 3. | Drill bit not in Chuck correctly | 3. | Reinstall drill bit |
| 4. | Chuck not properly installed | 4. | Reinstall Chuck and Arbor assembly |
Feed Wheel returns | Tension Spring not in adjustment | Adjust Tension Spring. | ||
slowly, or too fast |
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Drill bit binds | 1. | Workpiece pinching drill bit | 1. | Reposition workpiece, lubricate drill |
| 2. | Dull drill bit | 2. | Replace drill bit |
| 3. | Feed pressure too hard | 3. | Pull Feed Handle slowly. |
| 4. | Belts loose | 4. | Adjust motor and spindle belt tension |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
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