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Trevor Howell
02-23-2021, 5:59 PM
As post title says I have a r45101 that is grinding and making a smell on startup, sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn’t. I have had the saw apart and replaced the bearings (they were getting very bad), but the saw still makes the noise and smell. I had the arbour shaft assembly out and inspected the reduction gear as well as the gear on the end of the armature, all looks to be ok. I am wondering if it could be the start capacitor? I have no idea where to find the capacitor on this table saw nor what the symptoms are of one failing. I have a video of the sound, can I post it on here? I have the video posted on Reddit and can link it if I am allowed to do so. Any help would seriously be appreciated!

Regards,
Trevor

Adam Herman
02-23-2021, 6:33 PM
that is a universal type motor and does not use a start cap. you should be able to link your video.

Trevor Howell
02-23-2021, 6:43 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/Tools/comments/lpr2u1/ridgid_45101_grinding_upon_startup/

https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/lpsi2r/ridgid_r45101_grinding_on_startup/

Video and pictures!