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Problem Probable Cause Remedy
Motor does not run
Power cord not plugged into source Plug into receptacle
VS Control Box not "ON" Push and turn Emergency Stop Button
Speed Dial in "0" position Turn dial counterclockwise for more speed
Motor is too hot—heat switch tripped Wait for motor to cool off
Power cord plugged into GFCI
protected outlet
Plug into an unprotected outlet, preferably
a dedicated circuit of 20 amp, 115 VAC
Power cord not plugged into correct
outlet
Power cord of a 115V single phase machine
has to be plugged into a 115V outlet. A
cord of a 230 single phase machine has to
be plugged into a 230V outlet.
Noisy Operation
Incorrect belt tension Adjust tension
Loose spindle or motor pulley Tighten set screw #8081
Belt is too tight Reduce belt tension
Spindle bearing is worn Replace spindle ball bearing
Spindle not moving up
Return Spring may be broken or
Pawl Assembly may be broken.
Replace spiral-spring #8429 or
replace Pawl Assembly #8380.
Drill bit smokes
or is burnt
Needs lubrication Lubricate with cutting uid
Drill is running in reverse Change motor rotation
Dull drill bit Sharpen or replace drill bit
Incorrect speed Change speed
Chips are not coming out of hole Retract drill bit frequently to clear out chips
Excessive Drill Run Out
Bent drill Replace drill
Chuck jaws not clamping evenly Install drill correctly
Worn spindle bearings Replace ball bearings
No Power Feed
Worm gear is worn Replace worm gear
Overload protection device not working Tighten springs with adjustment screws
Pawl clutch is worn Replace Hub and Pawl Assembly #8380
Feed belt is sliding Tighten belt
Feed Handles do not move sideways Loosen thumbscrew #8383
Hole Depth Not Correct
Depth dial not clamped Tighten dial lock
Worm gear or quill is worn Replace gear
Drill Not Rotating Taper on chuck slips in spindle
Remove grease and oil from inside taper
bore in spindle and outside of taper on
chuck. Use mineral spirits.
Spindle Not Rotating
in Correct Rotation
Switch on VS Control Box—may not be
in the correct position
Use forward switch for standard drilling and
cutting. Use reverse switch to retract a tap
or tapping for left-hand threads.
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