Drive system – Smithy Midas 1220 LTD User Manual

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• Bit bent

• Replace bit

• Chuck loose in spindle

• Remount chuck on arbor

• Drawbar not secured

• Tighten drawbar

• Debris on spindle

• Clean debris and arbor and

remount tool

• Bearings loose or worn

• Tighten or replace bearings

• Cutting too fast

• Reduce speed

• Incorrect bit

• Use correct bit

Entrance hole is out of round

Cause

Solution

• Bit dull

• Use sharp bit

• Incorrect drill bit

• Use correct bit

Bit turns erratically or stops

Cause

Solution

• Bit fed into work too fast

• Reduce feed rate

• Belts slipping

• Reduce feed rate, re-tension belts

Chuck is difficult to tighten or loosen

Cause

Solution

• Chuck sticking

• Apply lubricant

• Debris in chuck

• Clean chuck

Chuck wobbles

Cause

Solution

• Chuck loose on arbor

• Clean arbor and remount

• Drawbar not tight

• Clean spindle and replace drawbar

Drive System

Turn on machine and nothing happens

Cause

Solution

• Machine unplugged

• Plug in machine

• Loose electrical connections

• Tighten wiring connections

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