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  1. 26th February 2006, 09:06 PM #1
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    Unhappy Sherwood Spare Parts?

    I've got a Sherwood FM230 Dust Collector and the Start / Stop Switch has just "spat the dummy" (the motor works OK if you hold the start button down)

    Apart from Timbecon does any one know where I can source spare parts? (I'm in Adelaide and I bought the dust collector s/hand)

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  3. 26th February 2006, 10:52 PM #2
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    Remove the switch strip it down and clean out the dust... its a common problem with most dustys that have a no-volt switch(hence the holding it down).
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  4. 26th February 2006, 10:54 PM #3
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    Roger a few members have had problems with switches on their equipment which has been caused due to dust build up.

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...=faulty+switch

    Hope this helps
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    Those switches don't die, they just get clogged up. Take it a fare apart as you can and dare, then blow the heck out of it with compressed air. Also tuner cleaner (remember when TVs and such had knobs) spray in each orifice of the switch. If it works when you hold it down then the contacts aren't burn up just crapped up so the magnet won't hold.
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  6. 27th February 2006, 09:07 PM #5
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    If its really busted, not just dirty, spare switches can be had from Dick Smith Warehouse, Jaycar, Rod Irving, or most 'hobby' oriented electrical supplier & some better quality Auto parts shops. Just take the old switch along & look for something about the same size, rated for 240 volts (220>250 is what you'll find & is OK) and a reasonable amperage.
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  7. 12th August 2006, 08:51 PM #6
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    Default Sherwood Parts

    Thanks Harry

    I tried everything but the bugger still wouldn't work

    When I was over in WA recently and bought a new switch from Timbercon and it solved the problem

    Thanks for your comment anyway

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry72
    Remove the switch strip it down and clean out the dust... its a common problem with most dustys that have a no-volt switch(hence the holding it down).
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  8. 12th August 2006, 08:54 PM #7
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    Thanks Harry

    I tried everything but the bugger still wouldn't work

    When I was over in WA recently and bought a new switch from Timbercon and it solved the problem

    Thanks for your comment anyway

    Cheers

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  9. 12th August 2006, 08:57 PM #8
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    I tried everything but the bugger still wouldn't work

    When I was over in WA recently and bought a new switch from Timbercon and it solved the problem

    Thanks for your comment anyway

    Cheers

    Roger B



    Quote Originally Posted by bsrlee
    If its really busted, not just dirty, spare switches can be had from Dick Smith Warehouse, Jaycar, Rod Irving, or most 'hobby' oriented electrical supplier & some better quality Auto parts shops. Just take the old switch along & look for something about the same size, rated for 240 volts (220>250 is what you'll find & is OK) and a reasonable amperage.
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    Thank you Harry72,
    Great advice. I blasted the switch with air and it worked. Saved more than $100 for a repairer to do the same
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    You do realize that this tread is 15 yrs old, but if the info helped, that's good
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