Makita Planer Stopped Working? Try This Fix! Step by Step Guide.
0If your makita planer has stopped working, having issues, motor locked up, shows excessive sparking, smells like burning, starts smoking or is getting excessively hot it could be a sign of faulty Brushes. Faulty brushes in an electric motor can exhibit several symptoms, including:
1. Reduced Power: The motor may not perform as effectively as before, leading to a decrease in power output.
2. Intermittent Operation: The motor might start and stop intermittently or operate erratically.
3. Sparking: Excessive sparking or arcing at the brushes can be a clear sign of brush wear or damage.
4. High Heat: Overheating of the motor due to increased friction and resistance from worn brushes.
5. Noisy Operation: Unusual noises like grinding or squeaking can occur when the brushes are not functioning properly.
6. Inconsistent Speed: The motor may not maintain a consistent speed, leading to fluctuations in performance.
7. Stalling: The motor might stall or fail to start altogether.
8. Increased Electrical Noise: Faulty brushes can generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) or audible electrical noise.
9. Brush Wear: Physically inspecting the brushes can reveal signs of excessive wear, such as shortened brush length or uneven wear patterns.
10. Reduced Efficiency: The motor may become less energy-efficient due to increased friction and resistance in the brush assembly.
You may also smell a burning smell and/or see smoke coming out of the motor.
If you suspect issues with the brushes in an electric motor, it's essential to address them promptly to avoid further damage and ensure the motor's continued functionality.
This video will help assist you locate where these brushes are and how do change them.
Unfortunately due to different product designs, this may not work for all tools especially brushless planer's.
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