Hello,

I have a 5 year old PC 690. Over the last week the router will not start
all the time. If I unplug the router and give it a wack or 2 and spin the
shaft it may start after that.

Any ideas on what it could be?

Has anyone had any experience with having a router serviced or should I just
buy a new one.

Thanks

Larry C

"Larry C" wrote in message
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Hello,

I have a 5 year old PC 690. Over the last week the router will not start
all the time. If I unplug the router and give it a wack or 2 and spin the
shaft it may start after that.


I would check the brushes first.

Then the cord and then the switch. They are usually very reliable routers.

--

Rumpty

Radial Arm Saw Forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher/start

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"Leon" wrote in message
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"Larry C" wrote in message
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Hello,

I have a 5 year old PC 690. Over the last week the router will not
start
all the time. If I unplug the router and give it a wack or 2 and spin
the
shaft it may start after that.


I would check the brushes first.

Leon wrote:

"Larry C" wrote in message
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Hello,

I have a 5 year old PC 690. Over the last week the router will not start
all the time. If I unplug the router and give it a wack or 2 and spin the
shaft it may start after that.



I would check the brushes first.


Absolutely check the brushes. After a few months of use, my 690
wouldn't start at all. A few minutes of testing proved the problem to
be in the switch. Stopped by the Delta/PC store my next trip down the
hill, picked up a switch for a few bucks, and was back in business quickly.

Moral: Don't trash the machine until you know what the problem is. Or
was that something about shooting and whites of eyes?...
mahalo,
jo4hn

Thank you all for the quick replies.

I will follow your advice.

Larry C

With an essential unknown but spontaneous start, the tool is dangerous
as hell.
Would not use the thing until competently diagnosed and fixed.
Was on case (lawsuit) where the router ate the operator royally.
http://www.patwarner.com (Routers)

wrote:

With an essential unknown but spontaneous start, ...

The OP didn't describe a spontaneous start, but a failure to start...

Was on case (lawsuit) where the router ate the operator royally.

W/O looking, I'd wager there was operator error/poor judgement involved
as well...

I encountered a fellow many years ago who had lost an eye to a Craftsman
Table saw. He had removed the blade guard, and was not wearing eye
protection when it happened. Even in the mid 70's, the owners manuals
(IIRC) clearly stated the need for these safety measures. Nevertheless,
he was suing Sears over it.

Weird.

--Steve

wrote:
With an essential unknown but spontaneous start, the tool is dangerous
as hell.
Would not use the thing until competently diagnosed and fixed.
Was on case (lawsuit) where the router ate the operator royally.
http://www.patwarner.com (Routers)

Thanks again guys, I am bringing it to the service center tomorrow.

Larry C

"Larry C" wrote in message
news:zrC%d.12580$ed6.12065@trndny06...
Hello,

I have a 5 year old PC 690. Over the last week the router will not start
all the time. If I unplug the router and give it a wack or 2 and spin the
shaft it may start after that.

Any ideas on what it could be?
As some others have said, the causes could be brushes or switches. Hitting
it won't fix either of these (in fact may make the symptoms worse).
Jim

In article zrC%d.12580$ed6.12065@trndny06,
"Larry C" wrote:


Has anyone had any experience with having a router serviced or should I just
buy a new one.

I really hate to burst your bubble...nope, probably no need to buy a new
one, as disappointing as that is. G

As the rest of the wrecking crew already suggested---switch or brushes.
Knowing PC the way I do...check the cord also...mmmmm..about 2" away
from the strain relief. I have had a few go on me that way.
If it is the cord, it is a wonderful opportunity to put a nice rubber
12-footer on as a replacement.

Steve wrote:
I encountered a fellow many years ago who had lost an eye to a Craftsman
Table saw. He had removed the blade guard, and was not wearing eye
protection when it happened. Even in the mid 70's, the owners manuals
(IIRC) clearly stated the need for these safety measures. Nevertheless,
he was suing Sears over it.

Weird.

Nope, just the current state of our society (in certain segments) No
responsibility for anything. It's always somebody elses fault.

The genius above probably argued that althought the guard was provided
and warning given, Sears made it too easy for an idiot to be, well, an
idiot.

No doubt that if Sears WELDED the guards in place and the guy took it
off contrary to their warnings, they would be sued for selling the
welding torch he used to remove itg