Use and Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 [phone], M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wen-
products.com.
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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
1) Take to a qualified service technician
2) Take to a qualified service technician
3) Take to a qualified service technician
4) Check the power line for the proper voltage.
Use another circuit or have a qualified electri-
cian upgrade the service.
Motor stalls
1) Short circuit in motor
2) Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
3) Overloaded circuit
4) Low voltage
1) Take to a qualified service technician
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 electri-
cian upgrade the service.