My Powermatic 15 planer (220 v) switch is acting up. I just replaced it a year or so ago too. When I push the switch on, the machine runs but the switch doesn’t stay engaged/pushed in so as soon as I release it the machine stops.
I haven’t opened it up yet, just wondering if there’s an easy fix for this? (fingers crossed 🙂
Edited 8/18/2008 11:50 am by JoeWood
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If this is a mag starter, it's probably just dust in the contacts. Unplug it, open up the box, blow out any loose dust, and clean the contacts with fine sandpaper.
Pete
Yep, you got it right Pete. Called Powermatic (man they give good support :-) and their guy suggested that maybe dust had got into the switch. Took the access panel off, and guess what? Last time we had tuned/adjusted things, someone had forgotten to put the dust cover back on the switch area ..Blew it out real well, and I'm good to go. I didn't look for the contacts though, I'll do that next time I use the machine.http://woodsshop.com/
Good. That was my guess. If anyone else has a PM issue, I usually ask for Robert Hammond. So far batting 1000 on end results.Real trucks dont have sparkplugs
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