Have installed this switch to my work bench. Works fine with some tools, hair dryer, drill but trips when used with circular saw. What's up?
1735247
I have not been able to use these switches (I got two) for anything ... they are useless ...
1735248
Works fine with my Delta circular saw, which has a universal motor. Perhaps it doesn't like induction motors?
1735249
I would suspect something with the saw. Mine works great with the table saw.
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.
1735251
I have not installed the switch yet but I can guess what the problem may be. I understand that the circuit breaker for the switch is rated for 16 amps. Circular saws draw a lot of current. It could be that your saw is rated near or over 16 amps. Also, some saws will exceed their stated rating when starting. Does the breaker trip when starting or when it is experiencing a heavy load? If so, you may need a switch with a higher rating.
1735252
Is table saw rate more than 1/2hp or more than 16 amps? If that be the case it would cause it to trip. That the only thing I can think of
1735253
For my table saw with a capacitor motor, I can't quickly press the "on" button. I have to hold this in for a second--until the motor builds up speed and the power draw (as judged by my lights dimming and then returning to normal) isn't as intense. Try holding it in for just a bit.
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I dont have the package anymore, but I suspect your exceeding the amperage. Circular saw pull a lot of current. Try it just plugged into another outlet not run thru this switch, if the breaker trips, bad saw. Or your breaker is tired, old and needs replacing just strong enough for lower amperage items. Hope this helps.
348495
i don't know i have used it for power tools, many other items with no problems.
68340
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.
1719711
Sorry, only tried with DeWalt and Porter Cable routers. It is a good system. Well worth the $'s.
588079
Yes it works very well with a 7¼ circular saw. I have even run my dewalt 10" table saw on a 50' cord, if you need to do any extended cutting, it's best to leave your vehicle running though.
514282
Newer Surge with two accessory bit holders and extra saw/file works fine in mine. Just be careful with the belt loop, it's fragile.
897922
I'm not sure, but on my dryer there is a tiny "pin hole" in the switch. I would try inserting, perhaps the screw driver for glasses screw into the hole to move it over. (Be sure not to have it plugged in) Hope this works....Post if it does I would like to know.
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I have a Dewalt router so I can't answer. I can say, that after about 9 months of regular use, the Bench Dog is a wonderful addition to my table saw bed. I now use the router a lot and for things that I either didn't consider or in replacement of saw functions. I don't use the fence that came with it because the saw fence is much better. Drop the router and it's out of the way for sawing. Couldn't be simpler.
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I use it for my 12" miter saw and there are no problems with breakers tripping because the saw starts first then there is a delay of about 3 seconds. Then the vacum starts afterwards so there is not a large amperage surge. Also this vacum is meant to handle large amouns of dust and very fine dust aswell. All you have to do to verify that info is check out the Dewalt web site. A miter saw is a walk in the park for this vac. I have had this vac for six months and it has handled everything I can throw at it.
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It trips (presumably because it overheats triggering a safety switch, not the breaker in the electric circuit) when plugged into a standard wall socket (no extension cord). It trips at HIGH setting 1200 watts but does not trip at 800 watts. She set it closer to herself and gets along at the lower setting with considerable complaint. Sorry to have been unclear in the original review which I was trying to keep short.
994042
No problems. I installed it on my old 9" Craftsman radial arm saw. Works great, better than sliced cheese. :)
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On my table saw, I have to hold the button in for about a second or two--until the saw comes up to speed. If I don't hold if long enough and then try to press it again quickly, it will trip the circuit.
877782
I too thought that the gearbox was broken. Turns out the gearbox speed change mechanism sometimes wouldn't engage fully whether pushing or pulling. Make the belts are aligned and the clutch knob is secure first. I found that if I spun the blade pulley slowly by hand while firmly engaging the clutch knob the internal gears would engage and viola! I now had the new speed. In time the gears should wear-in enough that speed changing will become much easier. I also make sure that power is disconnected from the saw before I grab the pulleys. Don't want to damage or lose any fingers.-Bud,
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I haven't used my switch for a table saw but I too have an old Craftsman table saw. And have for years I've used a similar ON/OFF switch mounted just under the front of the table. So I think this should work as well.
489566
I don't think that is normal. It doesn't do that with WORX chainsaw I currently use. You probably should call the manufacturer about it.
1217645
Yes. I used this for my table saw. Saw plugs into switch and switch into wall or extension cord.
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I use the tool for drywall the problem whit it is the coil and the inside of the tool when I set the bit ithe is a lot of bibration and when I cut out the resepticos or electric boxes the bit brakes I have other dewalt tools and they don't do it