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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: bubbaloo158 on December 22, 2012, 02:46:18 pm

Title: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: bubbaloo158 on December 22, 2012, 02:46:18 pm

Howdy all...

I was just doing some cutting on my 788.  While threading a hole, my foot accidentally touched the pedal while the arm was up.  It made a funny noise.  I finished getting ready for the cut.  I stepped on the pedal.  Nothing.  Keep in mind that I only TOUCHED the pedal - just a tap - nothing more.

The first thing I checked was the pedal... I plugged the light into it and it was working fine.  I then noticed what looked like a reset button on or near the motor.  I depressed this, held it for about 60 seconds, and still nothing.  I do know that it isn't one of my house breakers because everything else I plugged into the same plug works.  I am at a loss as to what happened.  Surely I didn't burn the motor, did I???  I'm in panic mode here.

Hoping some of the great wisdom that I get from here all the time will come through and get me up and running again.

Bobby

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: GrayBeard on December 22, 2012, 02:50:24 pm

That 'little thing under the motor' is a fuse holder!
You may have blown the fuse in the machine circuit.
It takes a small automotive type fuse.
I think the number is AG13 but I will have to check for sure when I get back home.

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: Russ C on December 22, 2012, 03:03:21 pm

I agree with GB. Check the fuse on the saw.  8)

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: Billy in Va on December 22, 2012, 04:16:53 pm

I had to replace mine a few weeks ago and it believe it was a 3 amp fuse

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: dgman on December 22, 2012, 04:36:59 pm

Use a small flat blade screw driver. There is a small slot on top of the fuse holder, insert the screw driver into the slot and gently push down. The fuse will pop out.

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: bubbaloo158 on December 22, 2012, 09:33:28 pm

Thanks for all the help... very much appreciated indeed!!!

After I put up my post about my problem I went back down to the shop.  Just for fun I had a look up in one of the cupboards to see if I could find the manual.  I wasn't holding my breath over it because I am notorious for misplacing manuals.  Who needs them right?  Well lo and be hold, there it was!!!  I couldn't believe my good fortune.  I came to the page with the fuse info and knew that my problem was solved.  I went up to the electronics store and got them, rushed back home to put them in.  Success!!!

Thanks again

Bobby

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: dgman on December 22, 2012, 09:58:16 pm

Glad it worked out for you Bobby!

Title: Re: DW788 Stops Running???
Post by: king310 on December 23, 2012, 08:03:36 am

Better to have the saw to blow a fuse than you!!!