Troubleshooting

Trouble

Drill press will not start.

Drill press does not come up to speed.

Drill Press vibrates excessively.

Noisy Operation.

Workpiece Burns.

Drill bit wanders.

Wood splinters on the underside.

Drill bit binds in workpiece.

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

Drill press unplugged from wall, or

Check all plug connections.

motor.

 

 

 

Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.

Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.

 

 

Cord damaged.

Replace cord.

 

 

Starting capacitor bad.

Replace starting capacitor.

 

 

Extension cord too light or too long.

Replace with adequate size and

length cord.

 

 

 

Low current.

Contact a qualified electrician.

 

 

Stand on uneven surface.

Adjust stand so that it rests evenly on

the floor.

 

 

 

Bad belt(s).

Replace belts.

 

 

Incorrect belt tension.

Adjust belt tension. See the

Changing Spindle Speeds section.

 

 

 

Dry spindle.

Lubricate spindle. See the

Lubrication section.

 

 

 

Loose spindle pulley.

Check tightness of retaining nut on

pulley, and tighten if necessary.

 

 

 

Loose motor pulley.

Tighten setscrews in pulleys.

 

 

Incorrect Speed.

Change to appropriate speed; see the

Changing Spindle Speeds section.

 

 

 

Chips not clearing from hole or bit.

Retract drill bit frequently to remove

chips.

 

 

 

Dull drill bit.

Resharpen, or replace drill bit.

 

 

Feeding too slowly.

Increase feed rate.

 

 

Bit sharpened incorrectly.

Resharpen bit correctly.

 

 

Bent drill bit.

Replace drill bit.

 

 

Bit, or chuck not installed properly.

Reinstall the chuck, or bit properly.

 

 

No backing board used.

Place a scrap board underneath the

workpiece to prevent splintering.

 

 

 

Workpiece pinching the bit.

Support or clamp workpiece.

 

 

Excessive feed rate.

Decrease feed rate.

 

 

Chuck jaws not tight.

Tighten chuck jaws.

 

 

Improper belt tension.

Adjust belt tension. See the Changing

Spindle Speeds section.

 

 

 

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Jet Tools JDP-20MF operating instructions Troubleshooting, Probable Cause Remedy

JDP-20MF specifications

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