Troubleshooting - Ryobi DP101 Operator's Manual

Problem
Noisy operation.
Bit burns or smokes.
Excessive drill runout or wobble.
Drill bit binds in workpiece
Workpiece support loosens
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible Cause
Incorrect belt tension.
Dry spindle.
Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley.
Incorrect speed.
Chips not coming out of hole.
Dull bit.
Feeding too slow.
Not lubricated.
Bent bit.
Bit not properly installed in chuck.
Chuck not properly installed.
Worn spindle bearings.
Excessive feed pressure.
Improper belt tension.
Workpiece not supported or clamped
properly.
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Solution
Adjust belt tension. See page 12.
Lubricate spindle. See page 14.
Tighten set screws in pulleys. See
page 14.
Change speed. See page 12.
Retract bit frequently to clear chips.
Sharpen or replace bit.
Feed fast enough, allow drill to cut.
Lubricate bit for metal work.
Replace bit.
Install bit properly. See page 14.
Install chuck properly. See page 10.
Contact Ryobi Authorized Service
Center.
Reduce feed pressure.
Adjust belt tension. See page 12.
Check support and/or re-clamp
workpiece. See page 13.