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Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the motor.
A coat of automobile type wax applied to the table and column will help to keep the surface clean.
If the power cord is damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
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LUBRICATION
All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the factory. They require no further lubrication.
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Noisy Operation
A) Incorrect belt tension
A) Adjust tension
B) Dry spindle
B) Remove spindle/quill assembly lubricate
C) Loose pulley
C) Tighten pulley
D) Bad bearing
D) Replace bearing
Excessive Drill Wobble
A) Loose chuck
A) Tighten by pressing chuck down on table
B) Worn spindle shaft or bearing
B) Replace spindle shaft or bearing
C) Bad chuck
C) Replace chuck
Motor Won’t Start
A) Power Supply
A) Check power cord
B) Motor connection
B) Check motor connection
C) Switch connections
C) Check switch connections
D) Motor windings burned
D) Replace motor
E) Bad switch
E) Replace switch
Drill Binds in Workpiece
A) Excessive pressure on feed handle
A) Apply less pressure
B) Loose belt
B) Check belt tension
C) Loose drill
C) Tighten drill with key
D) Speed too fast
D) Change speed
Drill Burns or Smokes
A) Incorrect speed, slow down RPM
A) Refer to speed chart
B) Chips are not discharging
B) Clean drill
C) Dull drill or not cut properly for material
C) Check sharpness and taper
D) Needs lubrication
D) Use lubrication while drilling
E) Feed pressure wrong
E) Apply less pressure
Table difficult to Raise
A) Needs lubrication
A) Lubricate with light oil
B) Table lock tightened
B) Loosen clamp