Kirk Severtson
04-15-2020, 1:28 PM
I've got a Delta table saw, TS300 w/1.5A motor. Last time I fired it up, it smelled strongly of electrical/burning plastic, and there were visible purple flames/arcing occurring near the blade. I wouldn't describe the smell as bad cigar, which I understand is indicative of a capacitor failure. I haven't yet disassembled to see what visible signs there are.
Just based on these symptoms, does this sound like total motor burnout, or is it perhaps repairable? Motor replacement would be nearly $300, probably not what this 16 year-old saw is worth.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Kirk
Just based on these symptoms, does this sound like total motor burnout, or is it perhaps repairable? Motor replacement would be nearly $300, probably not what this 16 year-old saw is worth.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Kirk