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11.0 Troubleshooting IDP-15BV
Symptom
Drill press will not
start.
Drill press does not
come up to speed.
Drill Press vibrates
excessively.
Noisy operation.
Workpiece burns or
smokes.
Drill bit wanders.
Wood splinters on the
underside.
Drill bit binds in
workpiece.
Excessive drill bit
runout, or wobble.
Quill returns too slow,
or too fast.
Chuck or arbor does
not stay in place.
* WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.
Possible Cause
Drill press unplugged from wall, or
motor.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged.
Starting capacitor bad.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Low current.
Base on uneven surface.
Bad belt(s).
Incorrect belt tension.
Dry spindle.
Loose spindle pulley.
Loose motor pulley.
Incorrect Speed.
Chips not clearing from hole or bit.
Dull drill bit.
Feeding too slowly.
Bit sharpened incorrectly.
Bent drill bit.
Bit, or chuck not installed properly.
No backing board used.
Workpiece pinching the bit.
Excessive feed rate.
Chuck jaws not tight.
Improper belt tension.
Bent drill bit.
Worn spindle bearings.
Bit, or chuck not properly installed.
Improper spring tension.
Dirt, grease, etc on arbor, chuck, or
spindle.
Correction *
Check all plug connections.
Replace cord.
Replace starting capacitor.
Replace with adequate size and length cord.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Locate drill press on even floor.
Replace belts.
Adjust belt tension.
Lubricate spindle.
Check tightness of retaining nut on pulley, and
tighten if necessary.
Tighten setscrews in pulleys.
Change to appropriate speed.
Retract drill bit frequently to remove chips.
Resharpen, or replace drill bit.
Increase feed rate.
Resharpen bit correctly.
Replace drill bit.
Reinstall the chuck, or bit properly.
Place a scrap board underneath the workpiece
to prevent splintering.
Support or clamp workpiece.
Decrease feed rate.
Tighten chuck jaws.
Adjust belt tension.
Replace drill bit.
Replace spindle bearings.
Reinstall the bit, or chuck properly.
Adjust spring tension.
Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly with a
cleaner-degreaser.
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