Maintenance

Maintenance

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF (O) and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your drill press.

A coat of automotive type paste wax applied to the table and column will help to keep the surfaces clean.

Lubrication

All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the factory. They require no fur- ther lubrication.

Periodically lubricate the table elevation mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the spindle, and the rack (teeth of the quill). See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press”.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or fire hazard, if the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi- ately.

Wiring Diagram

To

Motor

 

 

Bl

 

 

 

 

a

White

ck

 

 

 

 

n

 

 

 

e

 

 

e

 

 

r

 

 

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

Cord w/Plug

Green

Black

 

 

 

 

White

Switch Locking

 

 

 

 

 

 

(On/Off)

 

 

 

Top

Motor Cord

White

 

Lead

Black

3"

 

 

 

Black

Green

Lead 3" White

 

 

White

Socket Asm Bulb

Black

 

 

Switch Rocker (Light)

Troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF (O) and always remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting.

Consult your Authorized Service Center if for any reason motor will not run.

Trouble

 

Probable Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noisy Operation

1. Incorrect belt tension.

1.

Adjust tension. See “Installing and

 

 

 

 

Tensioning Belt” section.

 

2.

Dry spindle.

2.

Lubricate spindle. See “Lubrication”

 

 

 

 

section.

 

3.

Loose spindle pulley

3.

Checking tightness of retaining nut

 

 

 

 

on pulley, and tighten if necessary.

 

4.

Loose motor pulley

4.

Tighten set screws in pulleys.

 

 

 

 

 

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RIDGID SP6490 manual Maintenance, Wiring Diagram, Troubleshooting, Lubrication