PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Noisy Operation
or Excessive
Vibration
1) Incorrect belt tension
2) Dry spindle
3) Loose spindle pulley
4) Loose motor pulley
5) Seized motor pulley
1) Adjust the belt tension (See REPLACE THE
BELT section)
2) Lubricate the spindle
3) Tighten the set screws on the side of the
spindle pulley
4) Tighten the set screws on the side of the
motor pulley
5) Lubricate motor pulley and motor shaft;
ensure that pulley opens and closes when
machine is ON and speed is adjusted.
The drill bit burns
or smokes
1) Drilling at the incorrect speed
2) The wood chips are not coming out
of the hole
3) Dull drill bit
4) Feeding the workpiece too slowly
5) Not lubricated
1) Change the speed
2) Retract the drill bit frequently to clear the
chips
3) Resharpen or replace the drill bit
4) Feed fast enough to cut the workpiece
5) Lubricate the drill bit with cutting oil or
motor oil
Excessive drill
run out or
wobble; drilled
hole is not round
1) Bent drill bit
2) Bit improperly installed in the chuck
3) Worn spindle bearings
4) Lengths of cutting flutes or angles
not appropriate for the hardness of the
wood grain
5) Chuck not properly installed
1) Replace the drill bit
2) Reinstall the bit
3) Bearings may need replacement. Contact
customer service at 1-800-232-1195
4) Resharpen the drill bit correctly or replace
with the appropriate type
5) Reinstall the chuck
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING: Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs
and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please
contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at
techsupport@wenproducts.com.
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