Hitachi C8FB sliding miter saw electric brake - Woodworking Talk

tech1 · 04-28-2008, 09:01 PM

Any one have an idea as to why the electric brake on the motor would not always engage right away?

ramon68 · 04-30-2008, 06:25 AM

I have been living with that problem for years. Never bothered me enough to explore getting it fixed. Or getting a different saw.

**TexasTimbers** · 04-30-2008, 06:43 AM

Ramon, do you mean on the same model saw as tech mentions? If so check the Hitachi website or send a query to their tech dept., as there may be a revision/recall/retro field modification available if it was a common problem.

ramon68 · 05-01-2008, 07:29 AM

Yup, same saw. Thanks for the tip, Texastimbers.

tech1 · 05-02-2008, 07:11 PM

I found out what the problem most likely is.It is one or a combination of the following: The motor switch ( feeds the braking circuit when switch is released ) Motor brushes, or the motor armature is worn.On mine its the armature,I already replaced the switch and brushes. Figures!