Troubleshooting; Environmental Protection - Promac PBM-1839V Operating Instructions Manual

12.0 Troubleshooting

Symptom
Motor will not start.
Spindle does not come up to
speed.
Machine vibrates excessively.
Noisy operation
Tool tip burns
Drill leads off
* WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.

13.0 Environmental Protection

Protect the environment.
Dispose all packaging material in an environmental friendly manner.
Dispose cutting chips and coolant in an environmentally friendly manner.
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Please leave it at a specialized institution.
Possible Cause
Machine unplugged from wall.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.
Cord damaged.
Chuck guard not closed.
Motor brushes worn
Extension cord too light or too long.
Low current.
Base on uneven surface.
Machine not bolted to the floor
Unbalanced cutting tool
Workpiece deflection
Tool deflection
Slide backlash
Slides running dry
Dull tool tip
Chip load too high
Spindle quill dry
Lead screw nuts have play
Cutting speed too high
Dull tool tip.
Dry cutting.
Feeding too slowly.
Cutting lips or angle not equal
Drilled hole off centre
Bent drill bit.
Correction *
Check all plug connections.
Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Replace cord.
Close chuck guard.
Replace brushes
Replace with adequate size and length cord.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Locate machine on even floor.
Bolt machine to the floor
Reduce speed
Improve workpiece clamping
Reduce tool length
Adjust slides
Lubricate with oil
Re-sharpen or change tool
Reduce depth of cut or feed
Lubricate with oil
Adjust X and Y axis nuts
Reduce spindle speed
Re-sharpen or change tool
Lubricate with oil.
Increase feed rate.
Re-sharpen drill bit.
Drill a pilot hole first
Use a proper drill bit
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