I have taken my FT 2000 E to my local saw shop for repair because it would not run. They diagnosed the problem as a faulty speed control switch. After attempting to get the part from Freud twice and recieving the wrong speed control both times, they told me it was unrepairable. This machine is approx. 15 years old and the # on the speed control is 76348 8015 120V AC 4005 05 93. Has Freud changed their control and if so how can I get a new one. Thnx Bruce

SOURCE: Have a Freud FT 2000

I have the same router. haden't used it for a number of years and it would not start. I removed the cap(two screws). Used a wire to bipass the control and the motor ran fine.Unplug router and remove the screws holding the wires from the switch to the speed control. Disconnect the wire from the motor to the speed control. Remove the two screws holding the speed control to the router. Remove the speed control,. snap out the control wheel. I first sprayed liquid wrench into the hole then replace the wheel. shake the control and turn the wheel back and forth a number of times. Remove the wheel and dump out the fluid. then spray contact cleaner in the hole and repeat the process a couple of times. Let the control dry over night.Then reassemble the router and try it. It worked for me. Good luck!

SOURCE: my freud ft 3000 will not run.i have power to the

First thing to check is that your brushes are touching. Remove the 4 screws holding the top cover on. You will see the two brush holders and brushes. Use a multimeter of the ohm setting to check the continuity through the brushes. Do not press on the brushes hard, just make contact with both brushes and the probes. If you get continuity it is not the brushes, it there is no continuity then inspect further to see if the brushes are worn. At this point if it is not the brushes the variable speed switch is more than likely the culprit. If you are getting power to the on/off switch and through the on/offswitch, check to see if you are getting power through the variable speed switch. To do this do not plug the cord in. Use the ohm meter to check continuity of the black wire to the wire coming out of the variable switch with the variable switch at the highest setting. As you turn the dial down the resistance will increase but should not be disrupted. If there is not continuity at all it is the variable speed switch. You can confirm this by bypassing all switches and connecting the power directly to the motor with alligator clips. Make sure you have the router in a vice when you do this though. It has a lot of torque and will jump off the bench if not secured. If you do not feel comfortable doing this please do not attempt it because you could seriously injure yourself or someone else. Any questions please post back and I will check back on this inquiry.