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Can anyone help with this, please?
I have a DeWalt [Type 2]; it's about 18 months old, not heavily used (I make a few fish now and again), so out of warranty. I'm hoping to avoid expensive - and possibly unnecessary - repair charge and accompanying 150 mile drive!
Problem is, it sticks. Dead. This is relatively recent ( few weeks). I'll make a cut, go to make another, and nothing. I eventually found that turning a screw on the back of the motor housing would fix it - for a couple of minutes! Having to do this every couple of cuts is maddening. Can often do it by pushing on arm with thumb, but can get hurt that way, too.
I've read what I can find here; the only relevant post is this one [http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/too...des/31770.htm] which suggests that the screw fix I describe is all you can do! This seems ludicrous, especially at the cost of this tool. The suggestions at Rick's tune up don't address this either.
I use a foot switch, so the posts and suggestions regarding the switch don't apply to the problem (I've cleaned the switch, too, and it's taped). I've taken out the brushes, and blown in compressed air (canister type), replaced brushes same way around. Their ends are worn to a curve, obviously, but lots left. One had tiny area of brownish deposit on top surface, which I removed. I don't see how it can need a new motor, as it works fine when it is unstuck.
I'd like to know more bout what that screw at the back of the motor housing does, too - but as you all know, the manual is almost useless.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I have a DeWalt [Type 2]; it's about 18 months old, not heavily used (I make a few fish now and again), so out of warranty. I'm hoping to avoid expensive - and possibly unnecessary - repair charge and accompanying 150 mile drive!
Problem is, it sticks. Dead. This is relatively recent ( few weeks). I'll make a cut, go to make another, and nothing. I eventually found that turning a screw on the back of the motor housing would fix it - for a couple of minutes! Having to do this every couple of cuts is maddening. Can often do it by pushing on arm with thumb, but can get hurt that way, too.
I've read what I can find here; the only relevant post is this one [http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/too...des/31770.htm] which suggests that the screw fix I describe is all you can do! This seems ludicrous, especially at the cost of this tool. The suggestions at Rick's tune up don't address this either.
I use a foot switch, so the posts and suggestions regarding the switch don't apply to the problem (I've cleaned the switch, too, and it's taped). I've taken out the brushes, and blown in compressed air (canister type), replaced brushes same way around. Their ends are worn to a curve, obviously, but lots left. One had tiny area of brownish deposit on top surface, which I removed. I don't see how it can need a new motor, as it works fine when it is unstuck.
I'd like to know more bout what that screw at the back of the motor housing does, too - but as you all know, the manual is almost useless.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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