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You need the guts of the switch not the entire switch and he guts csan be foud at the shack or an appliance store

Try www.ereplacementparts.com if they don't have it you can special order it through the customer support of Home Depot.

I cut mine off!! then put a normal plug on it. Works great.

Question moved from Washing Machines category. There is normally a shear pin on units like this so that the pin shears if the chuck jams and it saves the motor. There is an object marked as a 'roll pin', but unfortunately most parts are obsolete. https://www.ereplacementparts.com/ridgid-wl12000ls-wood-lathe-parts-c-7929_8182_8183.html https://www.google.com/search?q=ridgid+model+wl-12000 ..

The high pitched whistle that you are hearing from your Rigid shop vac with a long hose may be due to several reasons. Here are some possible causes:

1. Airflow restriction: When you use a longer hose with your shop vac, it increases the airflow resistance, which can cause a whistling noise. This is because the motor has to work harder to maintain suction, and the increased resistance can cause turbulence in the airflow, creating the whistling sound.
2. Hose size: The size of the hose can also affect the whistling noise. A smaller diameter hose can increase airflow resistance, which can cause the same issue as a longer hose.
3. Clogs or blockages: If there are clogs or blockages in the hose, this can also cause the whistling noise. Check the hose and attachments for any obstructions, and remove them if necessary.
4. Vacuum motor issue: In some cases, the whistling noise may be due to a problem with the vacuum motor itself. This could be caused by a damaged impeller, a loose fan blade, or other issues with the motor.

To fix the issue, you can try the following:

1. Shorten the hose: If possible, try using a shorter hose to see if the whistling noise goes away. A shorter hose will reduce the airflow resistance and may help to eliminate the noise.
2. Check for blockages: Inspect the hose and attachments for any clogs or blockages. Remove any obstructions that you find.
3. Clean or replace the filter: If the vacuum filter is dirty, this can cause airflow resistance and make the motor work harder, leading to the whistling noise. Clean or replace the filter as necessary.
4. Check the vacuum motor: If none of the above solutions work, you may need to inspect the vacuum motor for any issues. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, you can take the shop vac to a professional for repair.

Most table saws have a overload circuit breaker, check that. It is usually a red button that trips.

have you checked voltage to saw, perhaps the power switch is bad, perhaps the gfci receptacle tripped.

I have been fixing table saws, compressors and other tools with similar motors for several years and I have never been able to find anyone who sells just the thermal switch on these motors. I usually use one from another motor that's burned out if I need one. You'll have to find a repair center that has motors they could take one of these switches out of and sell/give to you. Otherwise, it's a new motor to get one.

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check switch

Nothing else, just pray that the extra 2 volts (11% overcharge current) doesn't set the battery on fire and ruin the charger.

look for weak pump, or blocked pump pick up.
I have a similar saw, and the pickup at the pump gets pretty grimey, and ned to blow it out once in a while to keep it clean and of cake like tile paste. also check the hoses for splits and/or cloggs.

Nothing to do with us! We are FIXYA dot com. We are not who you think we are. Complain to them and claim on the warranty for an exchange flashlight or refund. Tell them we sent you from our Rigid Promotional Category. https://www.ridgid.com/ca/en/contact-us ..

If you just bought it you need to return it back to boss they might fix or replace it.

Bad contact to the battery perhaps.

try chisel or nut splitter

Clean and lube the throttle control linkage.

Portable thicknesser has all the powered parts in the power planer head including the powered rollers that auto feed the timber under the planer head. I have never had one apart so I don't know how the rollers are connected to the motor though as the head is so compact it is more likely gears than belt (mine is floor standing and uses a belt) and likely has some sort of overload clutch that will slip in case of an overload. Whatever the drive system is, it clearly needs repair and that will mean removing and dismantling the power head and when the faulty component is found it might be a good idea to order two to cover future replacements.

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