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6 - Trouble Shooting Guide
6.1 - Determining the Cause and Correction to Certain Problems
Problem
Drill bit not concentric.
Drill bit not drilling.
Traverse table drags or skips
during operation.
Table lift system lifts
unevenly or is noisy.
Cause
Foreign material in chuck or in
drill plug.
Drill bit is bent.
Drill bit not seated in chuck
properly.
Chuck is not tight to spindle.
Drill bit plugged.
Drill bit dull.
Note:
In extreme conditions, the drill chuck and/or chip chute may
be plugged. Remove the drill bit, loosen the chip chute,
pull down, and clean. See Operating Instructions
Spring Plungers on the Slide
Plate are out of adjustment or
damaged.
Table traverse channel and/or
slide is dirty or needs lubrication.
The Table is damaged.
Note:
In order to maintain smooth table operation, DO NOT sit
on, lean on, or force the table out of alignment.
Loose or missing pivot compo-
nents in the Treadle Pivot
Assembly.
Push Rods out of adjustment.
Bushings in the lift system are
dry or worn.
Push Rods are bent.
Note:
If the raising mechanism is lifted without depressing the
Foot Treadle, the Push Rods will drop out of position and
must be re-installed in the Pushpins in order to operate the
Table.
Correction
Inspect and clean.
Replace drill bit.
Re-insert drill bit correctly.
(See Operating Instructions)
Tighten set screw.
Remove and clear chips. Check
for other foreign matter.
Sharpen drill bit.
Adjust or replace the Spring
Plungers.
Clean the channel and lubricate.
Repair or replace the Table.
Tighten or replace as necessary.
Adjust Push Rods to lift evenly.
Lubricate or replace.
Replace
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