Hello,
First time poster here, so go easy if my post is incorrect
My brother bought me a brand new DC330 jigsaw for xmas. It's first task I put to it was to cut perspex with a metal blade so low speed work and what I would think would be simple work for the Dewalt with a variable speed trigger.
Well after about 2 minutes, smoke started pouring out of the trigger area (from gap in the trigger lock). I rested the jigsaw as it was hot and smelt burnt. It started again ok after 10 minutes but again after some load it started smoking again and died for good.
I tried 2 batteries (which are good as they work fine on my other cordless tools) and the jigsaw is confirmed as dead.
Although I can get a replacement under warranty, it will cost me $50 to send it to my brother who will get a replacement form Lowes. By the time he ships it back I would be better buying a new one.
No my question is, I can just order a replacement spare part and fit it myself ($40 posted all up). Before I do this, I want to confirm whether the trigger mechanism is the issue? Can I pull the trigger and do some tests with a multimeter to confirm? Any suggestions?
Thanks for reading,
Mook.