6 - Trouble Shooting Guide
6.1 - Determining the Cause and Correction to Certain Problems
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Problem
Cause
Correction
Drill bit not concentric.
Foreign material in chuck or in
drill plug.
Inspect and clean.
Drill bit is bent.
Replace drill bit.
Drill bit not seated in chuck
properly.
Re-insert drill bit correctly.
(See
Operating Instructions
)
Chuck is not tight to spindle.
Tighten set screw.
Drill bit not drilling.
Drill bit plugged.
Remove and clear chips. Check
for other foreign matter.
Drill bit dull.
Sharpen drill bit.
Traverse table drags or skips
during operation.
Spring Plungers on the Slide
Plate are out of adjustment or
damaged.
Adjust or replace the Spring
Plungers.
Table lift system lifts
unevenly or is noisy.
Loose or missing pivot compo-
nents in the Treadle Pivot
Assembly.
Tighten or replace as necessary.
Push Rods are bent.
Replace
Bushings in the lift system are
dry or worn.
Lubricate or replace.
Push Rods out of adjustment.
Adjust Push Rods to lift evenly.
Table traverse channel and/or
slide is dirty or needs lubrication.
Clean the channel and lubricate.
The Table is damaged.
Repair or replace the Table.
In extreme conditions, the drill chuck and/or chip chute may
be plugged. Remove the drill bit, loosen the chip chute,
pull down, and clean. See
Operating Instructions
Note:
In order to maintain smooth table operation,
DO NOT
sit
on, lean on, or force the table out of alignment.
Note:
If the raising mechanism is lifted without depressing the
Foot Treadle, the Push Rods will drop out of position and
must be re-installed in the Pushpins in order to operate the
Table.
Note:
