TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Noisy operation.

Incorrect belt tension.

Adjust belt tension. See page 12.

 

Dry spindle.

Lubricate spindle. See page 14.

 

Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley.

Tighten set screws in pulleys. See

 

 

page 14.

 

 

 

 

Bit burns or smokes.

Incorrect speed.

Change speed. See page 12.

 

Chips not coming out of hole.

Retract bit frequently to clear chips.

 

Dull bit.

Sharpen or replace bit.

 

Feeding too slow.

Feed fast enough, allow drill to cut.

 

Not lubricated.

Lubricate bit for metal work.

 

 

 

 

Excessive drill runout or wobble.

Bent bit.

Replace bit.

 

Bit not properly installed in chuck.

Install bit properly. See page 14.

 

Chuck not properly installed.

Install chuck properly. See page 10.

 

Worn spindle bearings.

Contact Ryobi Authorized Service

 

 

Center.

 

 

 

 

Drill bit binds in workpiece

Excessive feed pressure.

Reduce feed pressure.

 

Improper belt tension.

Adjust belt tension. See page 12.

 

 

 

 

Workpiece support loosens

Workpiece not supported or clamped

Check support and/or re-clamp

 

properly.

workpiece. See page 13.

 

 

 

 

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