PM66 switch / starting problem

[Skip McKenzie]

The bearings I installed to replace the originals were $4.50 each, our local machine shop ordered new bearings for me at $15.00 each. There is no substitue for quality bearings, I knew better but installed the cheap bearings anyway. The saw runs much better and sounds like a PM66 is suppose to. Very happy and enjoying the new saw.

[Michael Schneider]

Skip,

Here is a troubleshooting guide, that may come in handy.

There are some useful diagrams.

http://www.pqmeterstore.com/crm_uplo...leshooting.pdf

If you prefer more text

http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_appfaqh.html

Good Luck,
Michael

[Jon Middleton]

Reply to an old thread. My PM66 won't start. The Reset button goes off when I push the Start button, and the Starter switch flashes when it stop. It starts to run at slow speed for a few seconds, then stop. The saw was working fine two days ago, I ripped some 2x4s lengthwise with it and turned it off. I tried to rip some more when the problem started. I bought the saw new in 2001, it has seen light use. Tiny amount of sawdust in the motor connection box, tiny bit in the switch box. The motor turns freely by hand. I called Customer Support and spoke with Bobby, but am not sure how to proceed. Ideas?

Edit: Pushed the reset button on the starter, works fine now.