Powermatic Switch

Joe Wood

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 :-)

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jrclen

I looked the unit up and read the owners manual. The unit has a magnetic motor starter with overload protection. I would have an electrician trouble shoot the starter.

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neolitic

I'm too jealous to help
even if I could.

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Joe Wood

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.

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jrclen

Happy endings are great. Thanks for letting us know the outcome. That looks like a fine machine.

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