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Question posted by ldkanaski on November 27th, 2010

My Router Will Not Turn On. It Spins Free By Hand. Could The Brushes Be Bad.

My router will not turn on.  It spins free by hand.  Could the brushes be bad. Is there a reset button.

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Instruction Manual - Page 3

... instructions. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in a manner that result from power tool operation and maintenance are identified by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this power tool in minor or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage. An accident can often be avoided to observe...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

...with your work area clean and well lit. Contain long hair. Electrical Safety (1) Grounded tools must be caught in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 4 A moment of electric shock. 3. Work.... Failure to carry electricity away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust of electric shock. (4) Do not abuse the cord...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... Instruction may lead to loss of injury. (2) When servicing a tool, use tool if switch does not turn it on . Any tool that are recommended by qualified repair personnel. Follow instructions in the... by unqualified personnel could result in personal injury. (5) Do not overreach. Hold tools by hand or against your application. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, ...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

...particles. 6 Replace cracked or damaged bit immediately. 5. Keep hands away from chemically-treated lumber. Watch for cracks or damage ...tool on how often you do this tool V volts Hz .......... Be careful of the router bases. Do not leave the tool running. The motor is turned on this type of control, loose rotating components will be handheld. 16. hertz A amperes no load speed...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... the gage number, the heavier the cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL! 7 Never use one heavy enough to use this tool with a damaged or frayed electrical cord or extension cord. English USE OF EXTENSION CORD Make sure your product will cause a drop...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...Motor Housing Dial Switch Brush Cap Handle Lever 7/8 3/4 5/8 1/2 3/8 1/4 Scale Ring Base Collet Chuck Sub Base SPECIFICATIONS Model Motor Power source Collet chuck capacity Current No-load speed Weight (with cord) Fig. 1 M12VC M12SC Single Phase, ...differ from those on your own power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you in this manual. Some illustrations...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

Power switch Ensure that the work area is in the ON position, the power tool will start operating immediately and can cause serious injury. 3. The extension cord should be replaced or repaired. 4. Contact a licensed electrician to a receptacle while the switch ...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...so will result in the motor housing. Installing bits (1) Remove the motor housing from under the router). (Fig. 3) (4) When using the 1/4" diameter shank bit, replace the equipped collet chuck with.... Lift the motor housing free from the groove in damage to avoid serious trouble. 1. CAUTION: ⅷ Ensure that the collet chuck is disengaged from the base. (2) Clean and insert shank...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

... depth of cut (1) Place the tool on a flat wood surface. Motor Housing Index Line Graduation (2) Open the lever and turn the knob nut in small increments. Excessive force may damage the base. Turning the knob nut clockwise tightens the lever, while turning the knob nut counterclockwise loosens the lever. Turning the knob nut clockwise tightens the...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

... in the template guide adapter and into the collet chuck. (Fig. 9) (3) Tighten the collet chuck by hand. (4) Tighten the lever. (This aligns the center of plywood or thin lumber. English (4) While holding up the base slightly, turn the motor housing clockwise until the index line on the motor housing reaches the desired depth...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

... full speed. English When using the router along the exterior of the template. Feed the router in the manner that secures the straight guide. (Fig.13) 4 As shown in the base, then...router along the interior plane of the template, the dimensions of the finished product will be less than the dimensions of the materials. 5. The reverse is being turned on. (Fig. 15) (2) Then turn the tool...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... conformance with the side of scrap lumber. Router feed Router feed workpiece Rotation of cut . Remove the load immediately, and turn the power off, then on the base). Moving the tool forward too slowly may cause a poor quality...how the cut will look as well as the power source. It may cause the rotation speed to fluctuate. ⅷ When using the straight guide, be sure to install it is ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... parts will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of carbon Fig. 17 CAUTION: Using this router with the tool to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from normal use. NOTE: Use HITACHI carbon brush No. 43 indicated in excess of the screws be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center. Replacing...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

... or other maintenance. Used D: Remarks CAUTION: Repair, modification and inspection of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. English ...6. code numbers and/or design) may be helpful if presented with the tool to incorporate the latest technological advancements. Service parts list A: Item No. C: No. ...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

...cause injury or mechanical damage. Model M12VC, M12SC (1) 1/4" Collet Chuck (Code No. 323-293) (2) Template Guide Adapter (attaches to the router) (Code No. 323-272) ...Base (Code No. 323-297) (7) Template Guide (Fig. 19) (8) Lock Nut (Code No. 323-305) (9) Chip Cover (Code No. 323-292) (10) Case (Code No. 323-358) C A B Code No. The use a particular replacement part or accessory with this tool...

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