Garden Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Sep 12, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I have a Makita plunge router mod.# 3612C. I do not use it a lot. I was using it and it quit running. There is power to the switch and going out of the switch.

1 Answer

electronic & computer repair& servicre

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Master 12,061 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 12, 2010
electronic & computer repair&  servicre
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jul 13, 2007
Answers
12061
Questions
0
Helped
4008293
Points
36390

Check to see if you have power to the brushes on the motor, if you DO, then most likely the brushes are faulty, if NOT then you have some sort of disconnection between the switch, and the wire, also measure from the "Other" side of the motor, and see if it returns to the Neutral.
Basically, the power Phase, comes into the "Hot: side of the On/Off switch, a wire goes from the cold side of that switch, to the Hot side of the Motor's brushes. The Other Motor terminal, From that Brush, it will then go to the Neutral, return wire.
Also sometimes, If it quit running, mid job, as it were, then I would suspect, a Wire has broken or a Brush has broken etc. There is also a thermal fuse berried inside the motor this too can fail, but only usually from overheating and most often it will "reset" when cooled. Check the actual On/Off switch itself too, I have had them go open circuit before today.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

My makita 3612c router sounds bad and don't function well ,as can be heard in the video, I can see sparks coming from the brushes!!! Any idea about how to fix? What is the cause of such a problem

You probably have no brushes left running on the armature hence the big sparks and noise. The armature will be beyond repair Take to an appliance repair shop but I fear that it will be cheaper to junk it and get a new one.. My experience with Makita is that the brand is selective in the quality.
0helpful
1answer

How to replace on off switch on makita router model 3600b

go to makitausa.com and you can download a breakdown for this tool. If you need more assistance let me know and I will help
1helpful
1answer

I have a makita rd1101 2.25 hp router it has adjustable speed. the router has been used maybe several times. Just recently while using it the speed will drop down for a few seconds and then rev back up...

Vince, it sounds like you will have to replace your variable speed module. It is item number (5) in the breakdown and runs about 80.00.
The part number is 631397-2.
http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=270
Click on the Parts Beakdown Icon on the left hand side of the page. I hope this helps, let me know if there is anything else you need.
0helpful
1answer

I have a brocken swich on my router internally do u know were i will find a new one??

what is the brand and model number and give me the city and zip if in the US and I will try and find one locally for you.
2helpful
3answers

Rf1101 makita router lost serious power and is sounding wounded

You dont have to take the armature out to look at the commutator, just remove the brushes (unplug tool first) and get a flashlight and look into the brush tube and slowly turn the shaft by hand and look for a discoloration or unusual look on the comm bars. The slight burned smell might have come from the speed control or the switch itself, but look at comm and then go from there. You can get a breakdown for this tool at Makitausa.com. Let me know if you need any more help
0helpful
1answer

I am having difficulty changing the cutting bit on a Makita 3620

If I understand this right you can't remove the bit from the collet. If this is true there might be dirt on the collet and you can try and blow it out with compressed air. What I would do if that doesn't help is support the collet nut allowing the bit to hang free and gently tap on the back of the bit and this will remove it. It is possible that you may have overtightened it or the bit has a burr on it. Good luck
0helpful
1answer

Can a Model 3612C be connected to a router table

It looks like it can BUT before trying where are you located and I will try and find a Makita Factory Branch in your area that can make that decision or if you want I have Makita Headquarters phone number also. Let me know. Dave
0helpful
1answer

Powerless

I would first use compressed air and thoroughly blow thru the vents. Second I would take out the brushes they have a black cap over them and after removing wipe them off with a clean rag and reinstall. Look at the cord for cracks in outer jacket. Plug in and try again. If this doesn't work UNPLUG tool and turn collet nut by hand and connect again and retry. That is about the only things you can do safely. When storing sometimes dust and debris gets inside tool and can make the brushes loose contact with the armature
Not finding what you are looking for?

21 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Garden Experts

Jay Finke
Jay Finke

Level 3 Expert

1397 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you a Garden Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...