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| From:  Arnie77465 (Original Message) | Sent: 10/29/2007 3:23 AM |
I've had my 788 for about a year or more, and it developed a nasty habit after I had owned it for about 6 months. I just had another go around with this yesterday, so I thought I would see if anyone else has this problem. Periodically, when I turn my saw on, it doesn't start. Just flat does not start! I flip the on/off switch a few times, and eventually it takes off and purrs right along. It may do this to me once, or it may do it for a couple of hours. Eventually it seems to get over its seizure, and everything is back to normal. I have taken the switch area cover off and blasted the tar out of it with my air compressor, but that hasn't helped. I've removed and reattached the power cord from the switch, and that hasn't helped either. It drove me nuts for about 2 hours yesterday, and then all of a sudden it stopped balking and everything went back to normal! Has anyone else seen this problem with their 788? If so, how did you eliminate it? Thanks for any help y'all may be able to provide. Arnie |
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Thanks for the great answer, Tom. We have been having overnight lows around 47 for a few days, so that could possibly be my situation, too. I'll keep your trick in mind the next time this happens. Probably like a mule, first you have to get his attention, and that's what the 2x4 is for. Sylvia, don't you be tellin' EVERYTHING you know, girl! Arnie |
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| | | From: tas2181 | Sent: 10/29/2007 2:23 PM |
Arnie,Sylvia, I never use the switch on top of the saw, as I have a foot switch and leave the saw switch on. As a matter of fact, I covered the saw switch with a piece of plastic bag taped down to keep the dust out. And Sylvia, I tried a wet noodle and it didn't have quite enough oomph. Tom |
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I've had a 788 for about 6 years now and love it. Had the same problem and corrected it by replacing the on/off switch and going to a foot pedal. When I replaced the switch I tore it apart and looked it over and the points that make contact were arched up really bad. Looking the switch over I figure it is not made heavy enough for the amount of times I cycle it. Did the replacement 4 years ago and haven't had a problem with it since. Bill McAllister Florence, SC |
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Thanks to everyone for all of the great answers. It makes me feel better just knowing it isn't just my saw. As much as I love Ole Yeller, I can tolerate an idiosyncrasy or two. When I built my shop I used kitchen counters and tops for my work bench. I have a tall stool that I sit on to saw, and my feet don't quite reach the floor. For that reason, I have never used a foot switch, so that option is probably out for me. Bill, I think you hit the nail on the head. A heavier swich is probably the route to take. On the other hand, for no more often that it attacks me, I will probably just live with it. Like I said, I'm just glad to hear that it isn't just my saw, or some indication that my saw is about to bite the dust. Thanks again to everyone for their contribution. This is the kind of thread that makes these sites worthwhile, in my opinion. I'm sure that there are many old grouches like me who don't know other scrollers in their area. This gives us a chance to visit with other scrollers, share ideas and knowledge and let everyone around benefit from it. Arnie |
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| | | From: Hootsob | Sent: 10/29/2007 11:29 PM |
Arnie, Ed Hooten in Athens Ga. I have the same problem with my DELTA. I pop the switch pull the connections a few time and off we go. Happens occassionally - you may already have an answer If not, pop the switch out (POWER OFF) pull the connections and while their off, wouldn't hurt hit the contacts with fine sandpaper. Keep Scrolling Rooten, Tooten, Scooten Ed Hooten |
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Arnie, Did you ask DeWalt? I never had that problem with mine, but I'd guess (from my own experience) that they'll say you're the only one with this problem but if you'll get it to one of their service centers, they'll check it out and it will take only(!) 6 weeks to get it back. Spence |
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Hiya, Spence, long time since we've posted to one another. Thanks for your great advice about DeWalt, but if'n it's all the same to everyone else, I believe I'll bypass that particular solution. I cannot even IMAGINE six weeks without my scrollsaw!!! Before I would do that, I would just rewire a single throw toggle switch to it. Arnie |
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Arnie I too had that problem when I first bought my DeWalt. Took it back to the Service Center twice and they finally replaced the switch. I also sit on a high stool but do use a foot pedal. I solved the problem of reaching it by emptying a wooden box that contained three wine bottles and use that on the floor and the switch on it. Works great Ed |
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Armie, I own a foot switch but also use the stool and can't use it. You could mount a togle switch on your bench and use it the same way as a foot pedal. That is what I plan on doing.
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I sure do want to thank Ed for mentioning using the box for the foot switch. Kinda sorta like a footstool. I think I need to build a small box/platform and do the same thing. Not only would I be able to use a foot switch, but it would probably be less tiring for my feet than hanging them on the rungs of the stool. Rob, you might want to look into that idea, too. I have toyed with the idea of mounting a toggle switch someplace, but this idea will let me play like the rest of the kids! Thanks again, Ed! Arnie |
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| | | From: tas2181 | Sent: 11/7/2007 2:25 PM |
Arnie, I have my footswitch raised up about 4 inches or so on a framework that fits around the legs of my scroll saw stand. It makes it much more comfortable to rest my feet on that when cutting for a long time. Just experiment with the height to find a comfortable position for your feet/legs. Tom |
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there is a circuit board somewhere in the bottom of the saw, I had my saw do this when it was in a damp enviroment (my basement) since I have moved my shop all has been well for quite a few years, I always take off the blade tension when I leave the saw, dewalt said that might help and I use a foot switch too, I don't think I could use a saw without one now, take care and good luck Howard |
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| Rob, Ed & anyone who would be interested ! I mounted a foot rest on my saw(788) & mouted the switch on the side of that. It is much easier on my legs, because I have casters on my saw. That raises it up & my stool is high, because of that. Anyway, just some info in case you are interested. I haven't had the problem with the switch yet, cross my fingers, Ha. Thanks for the info on the switch ! It's nice to be prepared. Perk |
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Had the same problem with my 788 replaced switch and in about a year same problem. My idea is that the switch is just not made heavy/strong enough to handle all the on/off's that go with frett work. I replace switch second time and also went to a foot switch, that way the switch on saw is always on and not cycled. Bill McAllister Florence SC |
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