Ryobi DP103L, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Noisy operation Incorrect belt tension.
Dry spindle.
Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley. Adjust belt tension.
Lubricate spindle.
Tighten set screws in pulleys.
Bit burns or smokes Incorrect speed.
Chips not coming out of hole
Dull bit.
Feeding too slow.
Not lubricated. Change speed. See “Changing
Speeds” in the
Adjustments
section.
Retract bit frequently to clear chips
Sharpen or replace bit.
Feed fast enough; allow drill to cut.
Lubricate bit for metal work.
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.
Contact authorized service center.
Drill bit binds in workpiece Excessive feed pressure.
Improper belt tension. Reduce feed pressure.
Adjust belt tension.
Workpiece support loosens Workpiece not supported or clamped
properly. Check support and/or reclamp
workpiece.