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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not start. Cord not connected.1.
No power at outlet. 2.
Internal damage or wear.3.
Check that cord is plugged in.1.
Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, 2.
turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker
is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for
tool and circuit has no other loads.
Have technician service tool.3.
Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or wire size
too small.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord.
See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Performance
decreases over time.
Accessory dull or damaged.
1.
Carbon brushes worn or 2.
damaged.
Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as 1.
needed.
Have qualied technician replace brushes.2.
Excessive noise or
rattling.
Belt too loose (slipping) or too 1.
tight (bearing damage).
Spindle dry2.
Loose spindle pulley3.
Loose motor pulley4.
Internal damage or wear.5.
Properly tension belt. 1.
Lubricate spindle2.
Check pulley nut3.
Tighten Set screws4.
Have technician service tool.5.
Overheating. Forcing machine to work too fast.1.
Accessory misaligned.2.
Accessory dull or damaged. 3.
Blocked motor housing vents. 4.
Motor being strained by long or 5.
small diameter extension cord.
Allow machine to work at its own rate.1.
Check and correct accessory to table alignment.2.
Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as 3.
needed.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-4.
approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust
out of motor using compressed air.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension 5.
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords in
GROUNDING section.
Drill bit burns or
smokes
Incorrect spindle speed
1.
Dull drill bit2.
Drilling too slowly3.
Lacking lubrication4.
Change spindle speed1.
Replace with new bit2.
Drill faster3.
Lubricate cutting area4.
Drill bit wobbles Bent bit1.
Worn Spindle Bearings2.
Drill bit not in Chuck correctly3.
Chuck not properly installed4.
Replace drill bit1.
Replace spindle bearings2.
Reinstall drill bit3.
Reinstall Chuck and Arbor assembly4.
Feed Wheel returns
slowly, or too fast
Tension Spring not in adjustment Adjust Tension Spring.
Drill bit binds Workpiece pinching drill bit
1.
Dull drill bit2.
Feed pressure too hard3.
Belts loose4.
Reposition workpiece, lubricate drill1.
Replace drill bit2.
Pull Feed Handle slowly.3.
Adjust motor and spindle belt tension4.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.