Maintenance; Lubrication; Wiring Diagram; Troubleshooting - RIDGID SP6490 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance
WARNING: For your own safety,
turn switch OFF (O) and remove
plug from power source outlet
before maintaining or lubricating
your drill press.
A coat of automotive type paste wax
applied to the table and column will help
to keep the surfaces clean.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock or fire hazard, if the power
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in
any way, have it replaced immedi-
ately.

Wiring Diagram

To
White
Motor

Troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF (O) and always remove
plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting.
Consult your Authorized Service Center if for any reason motor will not run.
Trouble
Noisy Operation
Cord w/Plug
Motor Cord
Green
Socket Asm Bulb
Probable Cause
1. Incorrect belt tension.
2. Dry spindle.
3. Loose spindle pulley
4. Loose motor pulley

Lubrication

All of the ball bearings are packed with
grease at the factory. They require no fur-
ther lubrication.
Periodically lubricate the table elevation
mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the
spindle, and the rack (teeth of the quill).
See "Getting to Know Your Drill Press".
Green
White
White
Black
White
Black
1. Adjust tension. See "Installing and
Tensioning Belt" section.
2. Lubricate spindle. See "Lubrication"
section.
3. Checking tightness of retaining nut
on pulley, and tighten if necessary.
4. Tighten set screws in pulleys.
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Black
Switch Locking
(On/Off)
Top
Lead 3" White
Switch Rocker (Light)
Remedy
Lead
3"
Black