troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
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Noisy operation | Incorrect belt tension | Adjust belt tension. |
| Dry spindle | Lubricate spindle. |
| Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley | Tighten set screws in pulleys. |
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Bit burns or smokes | Incorrect speed | Change speed. |
| Chips not coming out of hole | Retract bit frequently to clear |
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| Dull bit | Sharpen or replace bit. |
| Feeding too slow | Feed fast enough; allow drill to cut. |
| Not lubricated | Lubricate bit for metal work. |
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Excessive drill runout or wobble | Bent bit | Replace bit. |
| Bit not properly installed in chuck | Install bit properly. |
| Chuck not properly installed | Install chuck properly. |
| Worn spindle bearings | Contact authorized service center. |
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Drill bit binds in workpiece | Excessive feed pressure | Reduce feed pressure. |
| Improper belt tension | Adjust belt tension. |
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Workpiece support loosens | Workpiece not supported or clamped | Check support and/or reclamp |
| properly | workpiece. |
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