RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement

Einleitung

A faulty motor rotor can cause sparking and other serious issues with the saw. This is a guide to replace the motor rotor. Although it is an intensive project, it is doable and all you need are a Torx T20 screwdriver, a Torx T50 screwdriver, and a flathead screwdriver.

Was du brauchst

Schritt 1 Motor Brush

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Motor Brush: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Motor Brush: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2

Turn off your saw and unplug before starting.
Place down the Worm Drive Saw on a sturdy surface.
The motor brush cap is located on the side of the main housing assembly, it can be identified as a large black plastic cap with a slit running down its surface.

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Schritt 2

Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the motor brush cap from the main housing assembly.

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Schritt 3

With the cap removed, the motor brush should now be accessible.
Carefully remove the motor brush by sliding it out of the main housing assembly.

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Schritt 4 Upper Blade Guard Assembly

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Upper Blade Guard Assembly: Schritt 4, Bild 1 von 3

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Upper Blade Guard Assembly: Schritt 4, Bild 2 von 3

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Upper Blade Guard Assembly: Schritt 4, Bild 3 von 3

Maneuver the RIDGID saw, in order to easily remove the upper blade guard assembly.
Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the four 4/10 cm screws that attach to the gear box.

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Schritt 5

Using the T50 Torx Screwdriver, remove the one 5/10 screw that attach to the gear box.

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Schritt 6

Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the two 4/10 cm screws that attach to the handle of the device.

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Schritt 7

Maneuver the saw to get to the base plate.
Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the two 4/10 cm screws that attach the upper blade guard’s base plate to the main housing assembly.

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Schritt 8 Main Housing Assembly

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Main Housing Assembly: Schritt 8, Bild 1 von 2

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Main Housing Assembly: Schritt 8, Bild 2 von 2

Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the four 10 cm screws that attaches the main housing assembly to the gear box.

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Schritt 9 Gear Box

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Gear Box: Schritt 9, Bild 1 von 2

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Gear Box: Schritt 9, Bild 2 von 2

Wiggle out the gear box to easily gain access to the motor rotor.
Once taken out, the motor rotor is easily accessible.

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Schritt 10 Motor Rotor

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Motor Rotor: Schritt 10, Bild 1 von 3

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Motor Rotor: Schritt 10, Bild 2 von 3

RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement, Motor Rotor: Schritt 10, Bild 3 von 3

The motor rotor is lodged in between the armature and can be identified as a rod containing a fan blade.
Carefully remove the motor rotor from the device.

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