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12.0
Troubleshooting the PM2820EVS Drill Press
12.1
Mechanical and electrical
Table 4
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WARNING:
Some corrections may require a qualified electrican.
Symptom Possible
Cause
Correction
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Drill press will not start
(power light is OFF).
Not connected to power.
Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped on
main panel.
Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Power cord damaged.
Replace cord.
Drill press will not start
(power light is ON).
Safety key removed.
Install safety key.
Switch malfunction.
Have switch tested and replaced if
needed.
Drill press does not
come up to speed.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate size and length
cord.
Low current.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor tested by a qualified service
center. Repair or replace as necessary.
Motor stalls.
Overfeeding the bit.
Reduce feed rate.
Dull bit.
Sharpen or replace bit.
Motor not reaching running speed.
Repair or replace motor.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor tested by a qualified service
center. Repair or replace as necessary.
Noisy Operation.
Excessive vibration.
Tighten any loose parts. Drill press
should sit evenly on level floor. Secure
drill press to floor or plywood base.
Dry spindle.
Lubricate spindle.
Wood splinters on
underside of work
piece.
No backing board used.
Place scrap board beneath work piece to
prevent splintering.
Drill or tool heats up or
burns work piece.
Excessive speed.
Reduce speed.
Chips not clearing from hole or bit.
Retract drill bit frequently to remove
chips.
Dull drill bit.
Resharpen, or replace drill bit.
Feeding bit too slowly.
Increase feed rate.
Drill bit wanders.
Bit sharpened incorrectly.
Resharpen bit correctly.
Bent drill bit.
Replace bit.
Bit or chuck not installed properly.
Reinstall chuck or bit.
Drill bit binds in work
piece.
Work piece pinching the bit.
Support or clamp work piece.
Excessive feed rate.
Decrease feed rate.
Chuck jaws not tight.
Tighten chuck jaws.
Spindle does not
retract properly.
Return spring out of adjustment.
Contact Powermatic technical support.
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