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CHANGES AND T YPING ERRORS RESERVED
CHANGES AND T YPING ERRORS RESERVED
CHANGES AND T YPING ERRORS RESERVED
8. T
roUbleshooTing
Switch off power and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting.
Problem
Solution
Drill is caught in the work piece and the spindle
has stopped
1.
Push the emergency button
2.
Turn off the power
3.
Turn the spindle manually counterclockwise to withdraw
the tool from the work piece
4.
Clean any chips on the work piece.
5.
Turn on the power again
6.
Resume drilling slowly to test if the drill does not get caught
again and then return to normal feed
Supply of cutting liquid inadequate
1.
Check if the pump is running
2.
Check if the hose is leaking
Spindle shaft cannot run completely
1.
Check the belt tension
2.
If the tension is too little, adjust it
3.
Replace worn belts
Motor does not work
1.
Check the power and check if the machine is switched on
2.
Check the power cable for damage. Replace damaged
cables directly.
Spindle shaft makes a lot of noise
1.
Check the bearing
2.
Check if the v belt tension is too high; this will cause noise.
Drill oscillation
1.
Check chuck condition
2.
Make sure the drill is properly fixed in the chuck
9. f
eeD
shafT
spring
Tension
The feed shaft return spring is set at the factory; however, during the life of the drill press you may want to adjust the
spring so that the feed shaft return pressure suits your operating needs.
Turn the machine off and disconnect it from the mains before maintenance or repairs are performed!
5-1.
Feed Shaft Spring Tension:
The feed shaft return spring is adjusted at thefactory; however, during the life of the drill pressyou may
want to adjust the feed shaft returnspring so the feed shaft return pressure suits youroperating needs.
To adjust the feed shaft spring tension:
1.
UNPLUG THE DRIL PRESS !
2. Wipe off any oil on the spring lock cover so itdoes not slip in your fingers when you hold the
cover from spinning (see
Figure 28
).
3.
While holding the spring lock cover against the side of the head stock so the cover stayssplined with
the locking lug; loosen the jam nut and loosen the cover nut approximately1⁄4" (see
Figure 30
).
4.
Put on heavy leather gloves to protect your hands from possible lacerations if the springuncoils
during the next step.
5.
Pull the cover outward just enough to disengage the spring-cover lock slot from thelocking lug. Note:
It is important to keep a good grip during this step. Letting go of thecover will cause the spring to
rapidly uncoil.
6.
Rotate the cover counterclockwise to increase spring tension, or let the cover slowly unwind in the
clockwise direction to reduce spring tension.
7.
Engage the next available spring-cover lock slot with the locking lug and hold the springlock cover
tightly against the side of the headstock.
8.
Snug the cover nut against the spring cover just until the nut stops, and then back offthe nut
approximately 1⁄3 turn, or just enough so there is no binding at complete spindletravel.
9.
Hold the cover nut and tighten the jam nut against the cover nut.
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Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 28
Lock Nut
Spring Lock
Cover
Spring Cover
Lock Slot
Wrench
Size 19mm
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
