Hitachi cw40

[sandyjo]

Help!!! My hitachi cw 40 scrollsaw just quit running. Checked the on off switch, has continuity, same with the fuse. Saw is about 1 and 1/2 two yrs old. Not that much use. Lowe's does not sell them any more. Anything else I should check.
Thx
Keep the faith always

[wjbclocks1]

You could check the motor brushes, and just touch them up wit emery paper

[sandyjo]

Thx for your quick reply wjbclocks1. I checked one brush ( left side), other side was recessed into the side ( right), vacuummed machine comp. still nothing. Maybe circuit board?
Thx

[DWSudekum]

The top switch is probably bad. Bypass it and see if it runs if so get a foot switch and use that instead. I used to have one of those and mine did that and that was my fix

DW

[sandyjo]

Hey DW; I really appreciate the info. Will try that tomorrow and I'll let you know. What are you using now? I'm thinking of looking for a change.
Thx
Joe

[DWSudekum]

Joe I found a good DeWalt 788 to replace it. There is another saw the Delta that is reportedly a good one as well. The Excalibur is a great saw but cost a bit too much for me at the moment. Also you might want to bookmark this link for a site were you can get the parts for that saw.

Hitachi CW40 Parts List and Diagram : eReplacementParts.com

DW

[Terry Jay]

Had mine do that. Took off the left side green plastic cover and gave everything a spin where the motor attaches. Took a few tries and it went back to working.
Terry

[sandyjo]

Hey DW; I tried the by pass and still nothing. I also tried hittting the motor where the brushes are and turning like Terry said but, nothing. Think maybe its the motor? Thanks for that link. I'm going to give them a call. Really appreciate your help. Should have bought the DW couple yrss ago before they raised prices. Gonna start looking for a DW.
Joe