Scheppach DP18VARIO Instruction Manual

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15. Troubleshooting
Warning:
Always switch the machine o󰀨 and pull the plug out of the socket prior to troubleshooting.
Fault Possible cause Remedy
The axle moves into its starting
position too quickly or too slowly
The spring pre-tension is set
incorrectly.
Set the pre-tension, see “Setting the
spindle return spring”.
The chuck keeps loosening
from the spindle despite being
reattached.
Dirt, grease or oil on the spindle
or on the inside of the chuck.
Use a household detergent to clean the
surface of the spindle and chuck. Also
see “Installing the chuck”.
High noise level during operation
Incorrect V-belt tension.
Set the V-belt tension again. Also see
“Setting the speed and V-belt tension”.
The spindle is too dry. Test the spindle.
The pulley on the spindle is
loose.
Check that the nuts on the pulley are
tight and re-tighten if necessary.
The pulley on the motor is
loose.
Tighten the set screw on the motor
pulley.
The drill bit wears out
Incorrect speed.
Change the speed. Also see “Selecting
the speed and V-belt tension”.
No chips come out of the hole.
Move the drill bit out of the hole regular-
ly in order to pull the chips out.
The drill bit is blunt. Sharpen the drill bit.
Insu󰀩cient downward pressure. Increase the downward pressure.
The drill bit slips or the hole is not
round
Hard places in the wood or the
length and angle of the drill bit
is di󰀨erent.
Sharpen the drill bit.
The drill bit is bent. Replace the drill bit.
The drill bit gets stuck in the
workpiece
The workpiece and drill bit
are twisted or the downward
pressure is too great.
Place something underneath the work-
piece or secure it. Also see “Positioning
the workpiece”.
Insu󰀩cient V-belt tension
Set the V-belt tension. Also see “Se-
lecting the speed and V-belt tension”.
The drill bit drifts and vibrates
excessively
The drill bit is bent. Use a straight drill bit.
The spindle bearing is worn
excessively.
Have the spindle bearing replaced.
The drill is not centred in the
chuck.
Check the centring. Also see “Inserting
the tool into the chuck”
Chuck is not rmly xed.
Correctly x the chuck. Also see “In-
stalling the chuck”

Scheppach DP18VARIO Specifications

General

Brand	Scheppach
Model	DP18VARIO
Category	Power Tool
Language	English