How to replace or buy a trigger switch for a kawasaki 19.2 cordless drill

SOURCE: I have a 18V DeWalt

It depends on what you mean by intermittent. If the drill takes a few tries to turn on, but works fine once it does, it usually means there's a problem with the switch. If the power is weak and tends to cut out, it generally means there's a problem with the motor - usually brushes. This article might clear things up a bit:

Whodunnt? The brushes or the switch?

You can get whichever part you need replaced on that same site.

Jim London

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• Posted on Mar 13, 2009

SOURCE: Kawasaki 19.2 cordless drill

Hi Tim, Sounds like you got it figured out! The only question I see is if there is a quick fix, and it looks like you answered your own question. You can certainly pursue requesting that it be fixed as a manufacturing defect/ faulty part, or even a safety hazard as that is your right. While I can not suggest you take that route, the old metaphor of the sparking trigger that melted in my hand always seemed to get a lot of attention. Good Luck to you, hope this Fixsya!

SOURCE: Kawasaki 19.2 cordless drill

Re: Burned trigger switch: call the number on the drill (800.590.3723) and tell them what happened. They will offer to send you a new switch or have you send the drill in for replacement of the switch--although the person I talked with said they would probably just replace the whole drill.

SOURCE: need procedure to replace trigger on dewalt

good idea to label all wires when pulling the old switch if you are unsure of what is what. i always hold the new part next to the old one before disconnecting anything to get the full picture.

SOURCE: DeWalt DW972 cordless drill has intermittent

have to replace whole trigger assembly.

worn brushes in the motor can also cause intermittent function, if you havent already checked those. i'd replace those first if they have never been replaced or look worn, broken, cracked, or if springs seem worn.