ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Drill bit binds in
the workpiece
1) The workpiece is pinching the bit
2) Excessive feed pressure
1) Support or clamp the workpiece
2) Feed more slowly
Spindle returns
too slowly or too
quickly
Coil spring has improper tension Adjust the coil spring tension (see p .17)
Chuck falls off
spindle
Dirt, grease, or oil on the tapered sur-
face on the spindle or in the chuck
Clean the tapered surface of both the chuck and
spindle with a household detergent
Motor will not
run
1) Defective or broken switch
2) Defective or damaged power cord
3) Open circuit, loose connections, or
burned out motor
4) Low voltage
5) Bad starting capacitor
1) Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195
2) Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195
3) Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195
4) Check the power line for the proper
voltage. Use another circuit or have a qualified
electrician upgrade the service.
5) Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195
Motor stalls
1) Short circuit in motor
2) Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
3) Overloaded circuit
4) Low voltage
1) Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195
2) Replace with correct fuse or circuit breaker
for the circuit
3) Turn off other machines and retry
4) Check the power line for the proper
voltage. Use another circuit or have a qualified
electrician upgrade the service.
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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.