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Posted on Mar 01, 2009

Makita table saw switch wiring

Somebody else pulled the switch out of my Makita 2703 saw. I have a new switch, but am not sure how to reconnect the wires. I tried a couple of ways, the saw works, but the electric brake does not. Any clues?

I have a Makita Miter 2410B Saw with the same problem. Saw works fine, but the brake does not work. I looked at the brushes and they look good and the comutator looks clean. The switch has 6 connections on it with all of them used. What should I do to troubleshoot the brake?

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    OK Makita does not furnish their wiring diagrams online but you can call them and request them sent via fax or email at 1-800-4625482, if they can't help let me know and I will call my local rep and get them for you

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