Troubleshooting - Central Machinery 44505 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Problem
Tool will not start. 1.
2.
3.
Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or wire size
too small.
Performance 1.
decreases over time.
2.
Excessive noise or 1.
rattling.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Overheating. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Drill bit burns or 1.
smokes
2.
3.
4.
Drill bit wobbles 1.
2.
3.
4.
Feed Wheel returns Tension Spring not in adjustment
slowly, or too fast
Drill bit binds 1.
2.
3.
4.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Page 14

troubleshooting

Possible causes
Cord not connected.
No power at outlet.
Internal damage or wear.
Accessory dull or damaged.
Carbon brushes worn or
damaged.
Belt too loose (slipping) or too
tight (bearing damage).
Spindle dry
Loose spindle pulley
Loose motor pulley
Internal damage or wear.
Forcing machine to work too fast.
Accessory misaligned.
Accessory dull or damaged.
Blocked motor housing vents.
Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Incorrect spindle speed
Dull drill bit
Drilling too slowly
Lacking lubrication
Bent bit
Worn Spindle Bearings
Drill bit not in Chuck correctly
Chuck not properly installed
Workpiece pinching drill bit
Dull drill bit
Feed pressure too hard
Belts loose
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
likely solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker
is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for
tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Have technician service tool.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord.
See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as
needed.
Have qualified technician replace brushes.
2.
1. Properly tension belt.
2. Lubricate spindle
3. Check pulley nut
4. Tighten Set screws
5. Have technician service tool.
1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
2. Check and correct accessory to table alignment.
3. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as
needed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-
approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust
out of motor using compressed air.
5. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Extension Cords in
GROUNDING section.
1. Change spindle speed
2. Replace with new bit
3. Drill faster
4. Lubricate cutting area
1. Replace drill bit
2. Replace spindle bearings
3. Reinstall drill bit
4. Reinstall Chuck and Arbor assembly
Adjust Tension Spring.
1. Reposition workpiece, lubricate drill
2. Replace drill bit
3. Pull Feed Handle slowly.
4. Adjust motor and spindle belt tension
SKU 44505