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6. MAINTENANCE
After using the machine, clean it completely and lubricate all sliding and moving
parts. For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source
outlet before maintaining or lubricating your drill press.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning: For your own safety, turn switch “Off “ or “ O” and always remove
plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting.
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Noisy operation
1. Incorrect belt tension
2. Dry spindle
3.Loose spindle pulley or motor
pulley
1. Adjust tension
2. Lubricate spindle
3.Tighten set screws in
pulleys
Bit burns or
smokes
1. Incorrect speed
2. Chips not coming out of hole
3. Dull it
4. Feeding too slow
5. Not lubricated
6. Bit running back - wards
1. Change speed
2. Retract bit frequently to
clear chips
3. Sharpen of replace bit
4. Feed fast enough allow
drill to cut.
5. Lubricate bit
6. Check motor rotation
Excessive drill
run - out or
wobble
1. Bent bit
2. Worn spindle bearings
3. Bit not properly installed in
chuck
4. Chuck not properly installed
1. Use a straight bit
2. Replace bearings
3. Install bit properly
4. Install chuck properly
Drill binds in
workpiece
1. Workpiece pinching bit
or excessive feed pressure
2. Improper belt tension
1. Support or re-clamp
workpiece
2. Adjust tension
Work piece tron
loose from hand
1. Not supported or clamp
properly
1. Support of clamp
workpiece
Motor running but
shaft does not
turn
1. Setscrew in trolley works
loose
1. Tighten setscrew
8. DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired,
ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations.
• Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area.
In all circumstances:
• Do not dispose of power tools with domestic waste.