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  1. 23rd February 2013, 06:46 AM #1
    RAMMY
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    Greetings all, I wonder if anyone can help me? I have an Hitachi M12v. When this stopped working, I assumed it was the speed controller switch, as my previous one packed up after a few years and I believe this is a common fault with these routers. I managed to get hold of one somebody had bought in error and fitted it. result--dead as. I have checked the brushes and they are ok. Can I test this switch somehow? It has 3 wires and the body is totally sealed. Any thoughts apprecieated.
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  3. 23rd February 2013, 08:40 AM #2
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    To test switch connect bulb at end of switch and turn on.
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  4. 23rd February 2013, 10:20 AM #3
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    Another thing to check is the lead. Because it has to follow the router during use etc., the wires can fracture leaving a gap in the copper and no worky.
    Any electrician would have a multimeter to check things out.
    Just do it!

    Kind regards Rod
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  5. 26th February 2013, 04:28 AM #4
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    Thanks for the replies, I will investigate further before scrapping this tool !!! Shame really, as apart from the switch, these are excellent routers. This is the second one I've had with the same fault.
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