I recently acquired an old Mag 77 Skil saw. It’s a little beat up like these saws often are. It worked before I replaced the cord. The old cord was fraying, and I bought a new cord from eReplacementparts and since I replaced the cord, and now the saw doesn’t work. I’ve replaced cords before and know how to do it. I’ve checked and re-checked it and I’m sure it’s wired correctly. I verified the cord has continuity. I tried different outlets. I’ve also filled the oil reservoir, and checked the brushes, which seem fine, though I admit I am not an expert on brushes. Any ideas as to what might be happening here? I'm tempted to put the old cord back on and see if it works again...
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Mag 77 cord replacement failure
- Thread starter afbailey
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a multi meter to see if you are getting voltage to the switch & thru the switch is where I would start
BillK
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Put the old cord back on and see if it works.
one of those "it was ready to fail anyway " probably just the extra pressure you put on it did it
micromind
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Switches for the 77 are easy to get and not too much $$.
Beware though, some have the motor leads on one end and the cord at the other while others have them side by side.
Beware though, some have the motor leads on one end and the cord at the other while others have them side by side.