I went to use my Bosch 2 HP. router today and it will not run. It is less than 2 years old. This is the variable speed model, maybe it is just the switch, I’ll try to check with a meter. Has anyone else had problems with Bosch routers ? Thanks.
Robert
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R holland, Check for continuity across the plug blades with switch on and off.If no reading on both tries, DO NOT PLUG IT IN! Now with your hand gently revolve the shaft and try the continuity check again No reading? ... Move more... Knock housing with wood handle. Reading?... Brushes....Shorted winding...Open winding
Switch?... Fairly inexpensive
Brushes?... Cheap.
Armature?... BIG $$
Field coil?.. up there $
Plug or cord?... Cheap
Stein
Guess?...Probably variable control switch
For what its worth, I have a Bosch 1613 EVS and the switch went out after about 2 years. No way of telling what goes bad inside the switch because its all sealed up. The replacement wasn't too expensive, I think about $12.
Good luck
John
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