Troubleshooting Chart; Troubleshooting Guide - Porter Cable PCB370SS Manuel D'instructions

WARNING
!
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
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GENERAL

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom(s)
Noisy operation
Drill bit burns
Run out of drill bit point/
drilled hole not round.
Wood splinters on
underside.
Workpiece torn loose from
hand.
Drill bit binds in workpiece.
Excessive drill bit runout or
wobble.
Quill returns too slow or too
fast.
Chuck will not stay attached
to spindle. It falls off when
trying to install.
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of service centers, or call the
Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible Cause(s)
1. Incorrect belt tension.
2. Dry spindle.
3. Loose spindle pulley.
4. Loose motor pulley.
1. Incorrect speed.
2. Chips not coming out of hole.
3. Dull drill bit.
4. Feeding too slowly.
5. Not lubricated.
1. Grain in wood or lengths of cutting
flutes and/or angles not equal.
2. Bent drill bit.
1. No backup material under
workpiece.
1. Not supported or clamped properly. 1. Support workpiece or clamp it. See Section
1. Workpiece pinching drill bit, or
excessive feed pressure.
2. Improper belt tension.
1. Bent drill bit.
2. Worn bearings.
3. Drill bit not properly installed in
chuck.
4. Chuck not properly installed.
1. Coil spring has improper tension.
1. Dirt, grease, or oil on the tapered
inside surface of chuck or on the
spindle's tapered surface.
1. Adjust tension. See section "Assembly - Belt
Tension".
2. Lubricate spindle.
3. Check tightness of retaining nut on pulley, and
tighten if necessary.
4. Tighten set screw in motor pulley.
1. Change speed. See Section " Operation - Speeds
and Belt Placement Table".
2. Retract drill frequently to clear chips.
3. Resharpen drill bit.
4. Feed fast enough – allow drill to cut.
5. Lubricate drill.
1. Resharpen drill bit correctly.
2. Replace drill bit.
1. Use backup material. See Section
"BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION".
"BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION".
1. Support workpiece or clamp it. See Section
"BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION".
2. Adjust tension. See Section " Assembly - Belt
Tension".
1. Replace drill bit.
2. Replace bearings.
3. Install drill properly. See Section "BASIC DRILL
PRESS OPERATION" and "ASSEMBLY".
4. Install chuck properly. See Section
"ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE CHUCK".
1. Adjust spring tension. See Section "ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENTS QUILL/RETURN SPRING".
1. Using a non-alcohol based cleaner, clean the
tapered surface of the chuck and spindle to remove
all dirt, grease and oil. See Section "ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE CHUCK".
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Corrective Action(s)