TomE

I do use a 20A outlet, and sometimes a 15A. But I run multiple tools in the shop, but not at same time. This is the only tool giving me any grief. And that includes table and miter saws running.

I actually use a dedicated circuit. Nothing else runs on it but my tool area. And I only have a LED shop light and one tool running at a time. This is the only tool that has given me issues. Routers (yes, I use multiple) a table saw, a band saw, even some jig saws, and a spare scroll saw all run through the same set up. I use 2 different cords, depending on plans for the day. But again, would be odd for this to be the only tool seeing an issue.

For those facing issues with the 40-694, I bought on in March of 2020. It is now back in the shop. Motor is toast for the second time. No issues with the switch, controller board, brushes. Thankfully have my receipt, so it’s covered, but repair facility is 2 hours away. This site has been great, but wondering if anyone else has had their machine eat up motors? When it first started, I could turn the motor shaft end and it would restart. But my issue was usually a heat issue, but not enough to trip the breaker. Motor would get hot, but keep running. When I would turn machine off for any reason, it wouldn’t restart. I could turn the shaft and it would start. But I let it cool down. Being I am now getting a second replacement, wondering what thoughts were? Or if there is a better replacement motor once this is out of warranty? Love the machine, but can’t take being down for repair time like this.