Oscillating Tool: Head not Oscillating
If the head is not oscillating on your oscillating tool, check the clamping lever, bearing, housing, and coupler. Save time and money and fix it yourself instead of hiring a costly service. Our experts have provided easy to understand repair advice to help you along the way. Refer to your owner's manual for informatino specific to your model.
Remove the armature from the housing and spin the bearings to determine which one is seized. To replace the lower bearing, remove the rubber ring, then use a bearing puller to remove the bearing. Clean the shaft and install a new bearing using a socket that only makes contact with the inner race of the bearing. This is done to avoid damaging the bearing during insulation. Tap in place with a hammer and then reinstall the rubber ring. To replace the upper bearing,...
Remove the armature from the housing and spin the bearings to determine which one is seized. To replace the lower bearing, remove the rubber ring, then use a bearing puller to remove the bearing. Clean the shaft and install a new bearing using a socket that only makes contact with the inner race of the bearing. This is done to avoid damaging the bearing during insulation. Tap in place with a hammer and then reinstall the rubber ring. To replace the upper bearing, use a bearing puller, or a bearing separator, if the clearance is tight. Install a new bearing using a socket that only makes contact with the bearings inner race to avoid damage to the bearing. Tap in place with a hammer. Reinstall in the housing and reassemble the housing back together. Reinstall the brushes and brush caps.