Posting here for the collective wisdom from a long time but low-profile member: my four-year old DW706 Compound Miter saw has seen light use in a climate controlled garage but recently acted up:
Over a day or two after cutting the blade took a little longer to stop. Then during a repeated cutting run the saw slowly spun down and stopped, then would not restart. No burning smell nor odd noises, just gave up the ghost. No noise/effect when attempted to start.
I checked power supply and cord, then switch (taken apart, cleaned: voltage was checked and switch operating on-off correctly; reassembled). Brushes removed and replaced with a new set (the old ones WERE rather worn down). Motor parts looked clean and intact.
When new brushes installed the saw started up for 4-5 seconds full speed then same effect: blade stopped turning slowly over a few seconds, then would not restart.
When brushes pulled they had a little soot on the side - cleaning with a soft cloth and mineral spirits helped briefly (blade restarted for perhaps a second), but since then it seems totally dead even with repeated cleanings.
Troubleshooting websites offer multiple videos with little help and great advice including " One another issue which may prevent the miter saw to start off is because the brushes might have worn out. To solve this, you must have the brushes replaced by an authorized professional"
SO, am I overlooking something else easy or is it time to re-read NCWW posts on choosing a miter saw?
Thanks in advance for any advice
Over a day or two after cutting the blade took a little longer to stop. Then during a repeated cutting run the saw slowly spun down and stopped, then would not restart. No burning smell nor odd noises, just gave up the ghost. No noise/effect when attempted to start.
I checked power supply and cord, then switch (taken apart, cleaned: voltage was checked and switch operating on-off correctly; reassembled). Brushes removed and replaced with a new set (the old ones WERE rather worn down). Motor parts looked clean and intact.
When new brushes installed the saw started up for 4-5 seconds full speed then same effect: blade stopped turning slowly over a few seconds, then would not restart.
When brushes pulled they had a little soot on the side - cleaning with a soft cloth and mineral spirits helped briefly (blade restarted for perhaps a second), but since then it seems totally dead even with repeated cleanings.
Troubleshooting websites offer multiple videos with little help and great advice including " One another issue which may prevent the miter saw to start off is because the brushes might have worn out. To solve this, you must have the brushes replaced by an authorized professional"
SO, am I overlooking something else easy or is it time to re-read NCWW posts on choosing a miter saw?
Thanks in advance for any advice