G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -23-
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Noisy operation Dry drill bit shaft Lubricate drill bit shaft
Bit burns or smokes 1. Chips not coming out of hole 1. Retract bit frequently
to clear chips
2. Dull bit 2. Sharpen or replace bit
3. Feed rate too slow 3. Feed faster
Excessive drill bit 1. Bent bit. 1. Replace bit
runout or wobble 2. Bit not properly installed 2. Remove bit and install properly
3. Worn or loose chuck 3. Replace chuck
4. Worn spindle bearings 4. Replace bearing
Drill binds in 1. Workpiece twisting or moving 1. Support or clamp workpiece
workpiece piece 2. Excessive feed pressure 2. Reduce pressure and clamp workpiece