Baileigh Industrial DP-1200VS, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Spindle does not turn
No power to drill press.
Defective switch.
Defective motor. Check wiring, fuse or circuit
breaker.
Replace switch.
Replace motor.
Noisy spindle Defective bearings Replace bearings
Noisy operation
Worn variable speed belt.
Dry spindle.
Loose pulley.
Replace belt, See Replace
Worn Variable Speed Belt.
Lubricate spindle, See
Lubrication.
Check motor pulleys, tighten as
necessary.
Excessive spindle runout Worn or defective bearings Replace bearings.
Drilled holes not round
Improper mounting of drill bit,
chuck or arbor.
Worn or broken bit.
Speed or feed to fast.
Workpiece drilling needs
lubrication. Mount properly.
Replace bit.
Reduce speed or feed as
needed.
Use cutting fluid.
Bit burns or smokes
Incorrect speed.
Chips not coming out of table.
Dull bit.
Feeding too slow.
Bit not lubricated.
Bit running backwards.
Change speed.
Retract bit frequently to clear
chips.
Sharpen or replace bit.
Feed faster; enough to allow
drill to cut.
Lubricate bit.
Check motor rotation to be sure
it is clockwise facing shaft end.
Excessive drill runout or
wobble
Bent bit.
Bit not properly installed in
chuck.
Chuck not properly installed.
Worn spindle bearings. Replace bit.
Install bit properly.
Install chuck properly.
Replace bearings.
Drill bit binds in
workpiece Workpiece pinching bit or
excessive feed. Support or clamp work,
decrease feed pressure.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.