12
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Base will not fully tighten
onto the pipe.
Vise handle has run out of threads.
Loosen vise handle and position one link tighter on
chain slot. Re-tighten vise handle.
Motor will not run.
1) Tool is not plugged in.
2) A fuse is blown, or the circuit
breaker is off or tripped.
3) Motor trigger switch is defective.
4) Plug is not making good contact
with the receptacle.
5) Tool cord is damaged.
1) Plug the tool into the proper voltage outlet or
extension cord.
2) Replace the power supply fuse, or reset the
breaker.
3) Replace the motor trigger switch.
4) Inspect the connection and make repairs, as
necessary.
5) Replace the tool’s cord.
Pilot drill will not cut.
1) Drill motor is running in reverse.
2) Pilot drill is not tight in the arbor.
3) Pilot drill is dull.
1) Move the motor switch to the forward position.
2) Tighten the arbor’s set screw. Make sure it
engages the pilot drill’s flats.
3) Replace the pilot drill.
Hole saw blade will not
cut.
1) Drill motor is running in reverse.
2) Hole saw blade is dull.
3) One or more teeth have been
broken off the hole saw blade.
4) Pipe has a hard spot or a hard weld
seam.
5) Chips are stuck in the cut.
1) Move the motor switch to the forward position.
2) Replace the hole saw blade.
3) Replace the hole saw blade. Inspect the cut to see
if teeth are lodged in the pipe. Remove lodged
teeth with a center punch or a small chisel (wear
eye protection).
4) Use a sharp hole saw blade and generously
lubricate the cut with thread-cutting oil. Cut the
hole slowly.
5) Remove chips from the hole saw’s teeth and the
cut.
Excessive torque is
required to rotate the
feeder knob.
1) Drill motor is running in reverse.
2) There is a lack of lubrication on the
feeder rod.
3) The gib is too tight.
1) Move the motor switch to the forward position.
2) Lubricate the feeder rod according to the
instructions in the “Maintenance” section of this
manual.
3) Re-adjust the gib according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance” section of this manual.
Drill motor gets very hot.
1) Holes are being cut too fast.
2) Hole saw blade is dull.
3) An undersized or too long of an
extension cord is being used.
1) Feed the hole saw into the cut at a moderate rate,
and do not bog down the motor.
2) Replace the hole saw blade.
3) Replace the extension cord with one of the proper
size and length (refer to “Power Requirements”
section in this manual).
Excessive side-to-side
play is occurring.
Gib is out of adjustment.
Adjust the gib, according to the instructions in the
“Maintenance” section of this manual.
Pilot drill does not retain
the coupon.
Coupon retaining drill bit is damaged.
Replace the pilot drill.
Hole saw life is short.
Speed control dial is set too high.
Set the speed control dial to the recommended
setting listed in this manual.
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