Ryobi P213 User Manual 5 - Page 15

TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Noisy operation. Possible Cause Incorrect belt tension. Dry spindle. Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley. Solution Adjust belt tension. See page 12. Lubricate spindle. See page 14. Tighten set screws in pulleys. See page 14. Bit burns or smokes. Incorrect speed. Chips not coming out of hole. Dull bit. Feeding too slow. Not lubricated. Change speed. See page 12. Retract bit frequently to clear chips. Sharpen or replace bit. Feed fast enough, allow drill to cut. Lubricate bit for metal work. Excessive drill runout or wobble. Bent bit. Bit not properly installed in chuck. Chuck not properly installed. Worn spindle bearings. Replace bit. Install bit properly. See page 14. Install chuck properly. See page 10. Contact Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Drill bit binds in workpiece Excessive feed pressure. Improper belt tension. Reduce feed pressure. Adjust belt tension. See page 12. Workpiece support loosens Workpiece not supported or clamped properly. Check support and/or re-clamp workpiece. See page 13. 15