Sandyba Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have used this amazing machine since 1985 and it has operated faultlessly - until 3 weeks ago when the motor stopped working and the local (South African) agents diagnosed that it had burnt out and needed rewinding. I gave them the go ahead and since then the motor has been back to them 3 times and is still not working. The symptoms are the same. When I get the motor back and re-install it, it operates OK for about 15 mins and then trips out the earth leakage. On the second return the agents replaced the starter capacitor - same problem again. Each time they tell me they have tested the machine in their workshop and it works fine. However as I send them the motor only they can't attach a blade and test the machine under proper cutting load. I got an electrician to come and check the power supply in my workshop and he verified that it was all OK. However, he's a smart guy and checked the newly replaced starter capacitor which was oozing oil. He noticed that the capacitor is rated for 125 volts and our mains supply is 220 -250 volts. He maintains that this is the cause of the problem - the capacitor overheats after 15 minutes of operation and shorts out. Common sense says that the capacitor should be rated for 220 -250 volts. Are there any De Walt RAS owners who have experienced similar problems or who can suggest a solution to the problem - the agents appear to have run out of ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I believe their is a dedicated forum for the old RAS. Here. You may try posting your question there with better luck. Hope that helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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