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12.0 Troubleshooting the PM2800B Drill Press
Table 2
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Drill press will not start
(power light is OFF).
Not connected to power. Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Drill press will not start
(power light is ON).
Safety key removed. Install safety key.
Switch malfunction.
Have switch tested and replaced if
needed.
Drill press does not
come up to speed.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate size and length
cord.
Low current. Contact a qualified electrician.
Motor or spindle pulley out of balance. Contact Walter Meier technical service.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor tested by a qualified
service center. Repair or replace as
necessary.
Motor stalls.
Overfeeding the bit. Reduce feed rate.
Dull bit. Sharpen or replace bit.
Motor not reaching running speed. Repair or replace motor.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor tested by a qualified
service center. Repair or replace as
necessary.
Noisy Operation.
Excessive vibration.
Tighten any loose parts. Drill press
should sit evenly on level floor. Secure
drill press to floor or plywood base.
Dry spindle. Lubricate spindle.
Loose pulleys. Make any needed corrections.
Noisy motor.
Check motor bearings or for loose
motor fan.
Wood splinters on
underside of work
piece.
No backing board used.
Place scrap board beneath work piece
to prevent splintering.
Drill or tool heats up or
burns work piece.
Excessive speed. Reduce speed.
Chips not clearing from hole or bit.
Retract drill bit frequently to remove
chips.
Dull drill bit. Resharpen, or replace drill bit.
Feeding bit too slowly. Increase feed rate.
Drill bit wanders.
Bit sharpened incorrectly. Resharpen bit correctly.
Bent drill bit. Replace bit.
Bit or chuck not installed properly. Reinstall chuck or bit.
Drill bit binds in work
piece.
Work piece pinching the bit. Support or clamp work piece.
Excessive feed rate. Decrease feed rate.
Chuck jaws not tight. Tighten chuck jaws.
13.0 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-
800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.