Stuck jigsaw shaft

[Dberglind]

Had a friend give me a Milwaukee 6256 jigsaw because the end of the cord was cut off.

I fixed the cord, but it has been sitting around for a while, and the shaft that goes up and down is frozen. I sprayed some penetrant on it, but no go so far.

Before I start pounding on it, or disassembling, I thought I would check to see if anyone else had fixed this problem before, or had any brilliant ideas.

 

[Outlawmws]

why do you think its frozen? Are you trying to move it by hand? It looks like it's at top dead center, which could make it feel like that.

 

[Dberglind]

I plugged it in, and it doesn't move.

 

[zkling]

Mechanism could be dry or jammed. Did the motor groan when you plugged it in?

Here is a parts diagram. I'd probably take it apart.

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/milwaukee-6256-ser-749b-jig-saw-parts-c-131_5159_7685.html

 

[Dberglind]

Mechanism could be dry or jammed. Did the motor groan when you plugged it in?



Here is a parts diagram. I'd probably take it apart.



http://www.ereplacementparts.com/milwaukee-6256-ser-749b-jig-saw-parts-c-131_5159_7685.html

Yes, I squeeze the trigger and the motor revs up, but no movement. I didn't want to run it to much and screw it up further. I will probably shoot more penetrant on it, and let it soak for a while. If that doesn't help, I will disassemble.

 

[Bondo]

Yes, I squeeze the trigger and the motor revs up, but no movement. I didn't want to run it to much and screw it up further. I will probably shoot more penetrant on it, and let it soak for a while. If that doesn't help, I will disassemble.

Ayuh,.... Sounds like the gearbox is stripped out,...

There should be a direct mechanical connection, 'tween the motor, 'n the shaft,...

 

[Bigplum]

If the Motor spins up , I'm guessing a drive pin has sheared in the box
Had a hedge cutter do the same , ended up in the bin... BER

 

[Outlawmws]

If the motor is spinning and the blade isn't operating, something definitely cut loose.

 

[rsanter]

Open the gear box. Something is stripped to broken
May be an easy or cheap fix....or it may be death.
Don't know till you look

Bob

 

[metaldad]

sounds broke.
don't toss it. i'll take it off your hands