my saw quit running in the middle of a cut. Does motor have a thermal overload cut off or is the motor burned out?
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In my experience with the saw it is most likely a bad switch. I have owned two of them and had a switch go out..ohm meter should be able to tell you once you open up the saw. If you recently bought it, contact the manufacturer and get a replacement. Poulan has great customer service.
2186861
Make sure you are running premium gas and put in a good name brand spark plug. Also what amp draw is your saw? This gennie is only good to 8-10 amps. We run lights and a battery charger in our boat. No issues. Hope this helps
1457141
Thank you so much for the response.The saw is new, I purchased it on the 8th. Over all I am very pleased with the purchase and thanks to you guys the problem is corrected.Thank you again.
2209705
I have had no problem mine. I use a 100' cord. Doesn't over heat, because I, generally, aren't constantly running the saw.
56251
I had problems starting mine as well. However, after reading the instructions more closely I realized I was not following the directions correctly. Make sure that you follow the starting directions exactly. Since then I have used my saw numerous times and it starts every time.
1391170
Do you hear the motor speed drop as well? And are you running the hot air rework at the same time. It did it to me the other night I had the iron, rework wand, and the smoke absorber on all at the same time. And when the heating element kicked in my air would drop. Then come back when the iron turned off, then start again when the iron needed to heat. Did you remove the red plug from the bottom? And if that fails crack it open and see if any lines are loose, or cracked. If all else fails write me back and I'll help ya more if I can.-patrick
933278
When operating the trimmer as I do (without the guard), the string can get too 'long.' This causes the motor to run slower and pull more current from the battery. I suspect that there is some kind of monitor that is shutting the trimmer off. I simply cut a couple inches of the 'string' off and continue trimming/edging.
1533855
I had a similar problem on my Bosch which resulted in me removing the laser from my saw and going back to the stock washer and bolt. Sorry I don't have a better answer; I was not happy with the blade stalling in the middle of cuts and didn't take time to chase the issue.
2076262
The breaker trips sometimes, but i never had a problem running the saw a long time. I run it for 2 hrs at a time on many occasions.
221831
Probably not until full load on the motor. Mine is on a homemade belt grinder, works great. The only time I've blown the breaker (20a) is when my cutoff saw is being used simultaneously. Hope this helps
933276
The exact same thing happened to me during winter. I thought that I would have to call customer service or buy a new trimmer. Now, during summer, everything is back to normal. I don't have an explanation except to think that maybe the temperature affected the battery or machine's circuits.
130355
I have no idea what the temperature is. It gets pretty hot and I think that's what happened to mine. I am guessing that it overheated and the motor burnt out??? No other reason for it to have stopped working after a few months and under 10 usages. Maybe someone else actually clocked the temp.
560484
Yes. I had the same problem. Call Rikon and be as ass about it. I gave up the first time and bought another saw from Amazon. When the second motor died I called three or four times and was a complete ass. They sent me a replacement for free because it has a one year warranty. If you are using it for meat, you have to cover the motor with a plastic bag before you wash it down. Otherwise, the motor isn&#699;t well sealed and moisture will condense it in and destroy the brushes. My best advice, if they don&#699;t replace it never buy another. It really is poorly constructed and I&#699;m only using it until it dies and getting a Hobart or a Biro saw.
927114
I don't remember. I only use the motor in my CNC machine. It has been a great motor though and when I finally burn it up (it runs for long periods of time-15 to 30 minutes at a time between bit changes) I will be buying another. In fact I have been thinking of getting another now to keep on hand.
1735250
Sounds like you're going over the maximum amperage. A hair drier and a drill use very little amps. The other issue might be that your saw is shorting out. I have 2 of these magnetic paddle switches - one is on my router and the other is on my miter saw. No problems. You may need to call an electrician.
318385
I am sorry, not sure about that. I would check with Hitachi to see what the policy is. Good luck. I have had no problems with my saw and have used it a lot.
2225214
Essentially it is a way to keep the engine ready to go from a cold start......I've been using the saw regularly since sandy and its very easy so cold start the saw......however it goes through quite a few blades fairly quickly bc its a high rpm saw otherwise its a great saw I've never looked back