PabloLee

OK, so here's a Prime example of why, when you hear hoof-beats, you should think "Horse" rather than "Zebra". I was using an extension cable, purportedly suitable for power tools. Turns out, if I had just plugged the transformer directly into the wall socket and then to the saw, it would've worked and I might not have had to spend £30 on a switch assembly! Doh. Just need to figure out how to get power out to where I'll actually be using the saw. Might need to get a spark in for this one. Allan, thanks for your input chief.

Nice one, cheers. I'll give it a try.

The machine has been doing this since I got it. Definite possibility that the wiring is wrong although the reset doesn't appear to have been tripped. Switch was full of sawdust as was the switch box so I don't think that the switch has been replaced recently (prior to me replacing it, that is), however, I wouldn't rule out that the wiring has been buggered about with. Thanks for the thoughts.

Hi folks. I've come into possession of a DW745 tablesaw. It's a bit beat up, but I'm hoping I can get it working. My main issue is that, whilst I can get the saw to run, it won't STAY on. i.e. when I press the start button on the switch, the motor cranks up and the blade spins, no problem, but as soon as I let go of the switch, power cuts to the motor/blade and it stops. I've replaced the switch, the reset button and the PCB, all to no avail so far. Looking for any hints (and hoping that somewone isn't going to say "oh, you just need to press (some unknown/unseen) button and it'll work fine" ) TIA