Looking for a on/off switch for a craftsman 8" bench grinder

This switch is a very close fit, and it is rated for 20A 120VAC.
2LNA7 $11.09 / each
Grainger

I've used it on that vintage Craftsman bench grinder.
http://www.grainger.com/

hceck the belt driver ,it mite be broken

this is a "Split-Phase"motor it uses only a run capacitor and a typical capacitance rated MFD rating will be between 80 and 290 MFD, go to www. grainger..com and they will have your part,and even if its an older unit and the model/serial/number is available take it with you & they will have a replacement capacitor available in the correct size/dimension/mfd/etc

If it is under warranty, take it back. If not then it is a simple matter of replacing the switch. Take off the cover and pull out the switch. Mark each wire as you take it off. Take the switch with you to the store. First try a hardware store, then an auto parts store. If they don't have it try Sears. They will probably be able order it. Make sure you have the model number of your grinder. It is on a data plate somewhere on the grinder. If Sears can't get it, try a wholesale electrical parts house.

Call the Sears Craftsman help line they will have the parts you need

Hi,

Here it is...

http://www.owwm.com/pubs/222/1477.pdf

http://www.hammerwall.com/Manuals/Craftsman/Description/397.19580/Craftsman%2013%20HP%20Grinder%20Manual%201966/1477/

heatman101

this switch is no longer available from Sears, so I suggest making a wiring drawing and taking the switch to a local electrical supply house and try matching it up with a replacement. It seems to be a simple on/off type switch and I would think that you should have no problem. Let me know if you do and give me the information on the switch and I will try some other sites I know.

Replacement should be simple. Just do a one for one hookup with the new part, after you unplug it first.
For a diagram go to;

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=397.1949&productCategoryId=0721000&brandId=0247&modelName=CRAFTSMAN-1%2F2-H.P.-GRINDER&diagramPageId=00001&documentId=00023041&pop=flush

Go to;
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=152.211521&productCategoryId=0721100&brandId=0247&modelName=GRINDER&diagramPageId=00001&documentId=P0410025&pop=flush


and click on "View full size" at the top.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001sj