Spinnit FMMH 3.1, User Manual

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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.
Table lift system lifts
unevenly or is noisy.
The Push Pins are dry and need
lubrication.
Lubricate the Push Pins as shown
in the Maintenance portion of the
users manual.
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:
Uncommon metallic sounds
from under the shroud.
The Drive Pulley is loose. Adjust the Drive Pulley to the
proper height and tighten or
replace the Set Screw.
The Chuck cannot be
adjusted according to the
Operating Instructions .
The Chuck has been adjusted
too far down causing the adjust-
ment threads to be disengaged.
Re-adjust to a lower position
which may require you to use
new hollow drill bits.
The Chuck has been rotated
while in the down position.
Push up on the Chuck and rotate
slowly while holding the Spindle
stationary until the Chuck returns
into a locked position.
The Needle Bearings on the Idler
Pulley(s) are not lubricated.
Lubricate the Needle Bearings as
needed.
The Chuck adjustment is designed for a 1/4” total move-
ment up and down. Once you have sharpened the drill bit
down more than a 1/4” from its original length you must
replace it. Any drill bits that are longer than approx 2-1/4”
or shorter than approx 2” may cause Chuck adjustment
problems.
Note: