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TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Drill Press Does
Not Run
1. Wrong voltage
2. Emergency switch has been
pressed.
3. Power to machine has been
disconnected.
4. Motor burned out.
1. Make sure the machine voltage
matches the nameplate.
2. Turn E-Stop switch clockwise
(cw) to reset. Turn the start button
ON.
3. Reconnect power to machine.
4. Replace motor
Excessive
Vibration
1. Motor out of balance.
2. Bad motor.
1. Balance or replace.
2. Replace motor.
Motor Stalls
1. Over feeding.
2. Dull drill or tap.
3. Motor not building up to running
speed.
4. Bad motor
1. Reduce feed rate.
2. Sharpen drill & keep sharp.
3. Replace or repair motor.
4. Replace motor.
Noisy Operation
1. Noisy spline.
2. Noisy motor
1. Lubricate spline.
2. Check motor bearings
Drill or Tool Heats
up or Burns Work
1. Excessive speed.
2. Chips not clearing.
3. Dull tool.
4. Feed rate too slow.
5. Failure to use cutting oil or
coolant. (On steel.)
1. Reduce speed.
2. Use pecking operation to clear
chips.
3. Sharpen tool or replace.
4. Increase feed enough to clear
chips.
5. Use cutting oil or coolant on
steel.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.
Summary of Contents for DP-1500G
Page 15: ...13 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Q J B C A G H I L M E F D N O K T U V R W S Cover Removed P...
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Page 37: ...35 35 FEED GEAR BOX PARTS IDENTIFICATION DRAWING B...
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