Table saw motor won't stay running

[jumpstart]

I've got a Delta table saw I set up a few weeks ago. Been new in the crate for years in a heated basement. Never been used before.

I set it up and started using it to finish the trim on the shop windows. After only maybe a dozen cuts, I noticed it slowed down, then tripped the breaker.

20amp so I know the circuit is sufficient. I tried using an outlet on a different circuit. Same thing. It starts and runs at a slower speed then trips the breaker. Regular breakers in the panel, not gfcis.

So basically brand new motor. There are 2 capacitors on the outside of the motor. Should I just replace those and see what happens? I don't really know much about electric motor diag.

 

[aandpdan]

Is it wired correctly for 120 or 240 volts?
Bad start switch?

 

[jumpstart]

Is it wired correctly for 120 or 240 volts?
Bad start switch?

Wired for 120. I suppose it could be a bad start switch. It's new, but could be bad.

 

[BukitCase]

Been new in the crate for years in a heated basement

That's your clue - those are both electrolytic capacitors, one is the "start" capacitor, the other is the "run" capacitor - electrolytics do NOT like to be un-powered for long periods of time, their "electrolyte" will dry out and seriously lower the REAL capacitance - The white one is your "run" capacitor and is likely the main problem, but BOTH are no longer what they say they are.

Your switch is probably fine... Steve

 

[jumpstart]

That's your clue - those are both electrolytic capacitors, one is the "start" capacitor, the other is the "run" capacitor - electrolytics do NOT like to be un-powered for long periods of time, their "electrolyte" will dry out and seriously lower the REAL capacitance - The white one is your "run" capacitor and is likely the main problem, but BOTH are no longer what they say they are.

Your switch is probably fine... Steve

Totally makes sense. I'll swap out both capacitors with new and see what happens. Thanks

 

[shoot summ]

Do you have an extension cord plugged in as well?

 

[jumpstart]

Do you have an extension cord plugged in as well?

No, not using an extension cord. I did read somewhere that can cause issues

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Do you have an extension cord plugged in as well?

Was gonna ask the same thing