Hi,
Today after 3 1/2 years of light use my multitool decided to give up.
It doesn't have the fault that most seem to get - damaged winding.
When I turn it on, it oscillates in a very feeble way - I can stop the blade with my hand. Since opening it up, the motor also seems to get stuck a bit, making that noise when you stall a drill. The body also get's hot (only ran it for a couple of seconds like this).
Does this sounds like the brushes need replacing? Looking at them they looked OK to my untrained eye. They spring back and forward fine and make good contact.
Any advice appreciated - I know I can replace it for £45 but I don't want to dump it if this is all thats wrong
Today after 3 1/2 years of light use my multitool decided to give up.
It doesn't have the fault that most seem to get - damaged winding.
When I turn it on, it oscillates in a very feeble way - I can stop the blade with my hand. Since opening it up, the motor also seems to get stuck a bit, making that noise when you stall a drill. The body also get's hot (only ran it for a couple of seconds like this).
Does this sounds like the brushes need replacing? Looking at them they looked OK to my untrained eye. They spring back and forward fine and make good contact.
Any advice appreciated - I know I can replace it for £45 but I don't want to dump it if this is all thats wrong