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TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the drill press, turn the switch to the OFF position and unplug
the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments.
PROBLEM
LIKELY CAUSE(S)
Motor does
1. START button not completely depressed. 1. Push green START button in fully (1/2 inch).
not start or
. 2
does not come
up to full
. 3
speed
. 4
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Motor stalls or
1.
circuit breakers
2.
open frequently
3. Motor overload.
4. Incorrect fuses on circuit breakers.
5. Short circuit in motor; loose connections 5. Inspect terminals in motor for damaged insulation and
Motor running
1. Restricted air circulation due to dust
too hot
. 2
Drill bit stalls
1. Belt is incorrectly tensioned.
or slips
2. Drill bit is not securely tightened in
Drill bit or
1. Incorrect spindle speed.
material
smokes or
2. Chips not exiting out of drill hole.
burns
. 3
Excessive drill bit
. 1
runout or wobble
2. Drill bit not properly installed in chuck.
Spindle returns too
1. Return spring has incorrect tension.
slow or too fast
Chuck will not
1. Grease, dirt or oil on spindle taper or
stay onto spindle
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plug directly to the wall outlet.
3. Reduce load on motor, slow down feed rate.
4. Have correct fuses on circuit breakers installed by a
qualified electrician.
shorted wires and have them replaced. Check all
power lead connections.
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1. Reduce spindle speed. See speed diagram on the
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2. Retract drill bit frequently during drilling operation to
clear chips from hole.
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1. Adjust spring tension. See adjusting spindle return
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