Medium
30-60 minutes
The brush tube goes between the carbon brush and the motor housing. This is a genuine replacement part sourced from the original manufacturer for use with saws made by Ryobi. This item is available as an individual replacement part. A screwdriver, a set of pliers, and a wrench set may be necessary during the installation of this item. It is made of metal and plastic and will require replacing if it breaks.
Brush Tube 0121010231
OEM part for: Ryobi, Craftsman
Part Number: 0121010231
$5.85
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 9 machines
Ryobi
BTS16 10" Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
BTS20R-1 10" Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
BTS21 10" Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
BTS211 10" Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
Craftsman
315218050 Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
315218061 Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
315218060 Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
315218290 10" Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
315218291 Table Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Saw Parts
- Table Saw Parts
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Table saw would not come on. Power switch tested good.
Herman - February 16, 2018
Tool Type
Table Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Mallet to tap in brush tubes
Parts Used
1. Unplug power
2. Remove saw blade
3. Tilt saw with power switch up
4. Remove backing off power switch
5. Remove cable clamps and green ground wires. This will help in access the connector easier.
6. Unplug connectors from the motor to the power switch
7. Remove motor bracket mounting bolts
8. Remove black brush caps and pull out brushes. Replace if necessary. Put everything back together and verify problem solved. If your brush tubes are melted you will need to continue.
9. Remove 4 screws from motor housing.
10. Pull motor out
11. Remove 2 screws which holds the black plastic bracket and remove bracket.
12. Remove coil pack. Disconnect black and white wires from brush tube. Set coil pack down.
13. Remove old brush tube by tapping the back side. They come out through the top. I used a pry bar, gave it a few taps, then used a flat tip to remove it. Remember the position of the electrical connector.
Note: My new brush tubes came with the electrical connector straight. You will have to bend them 90 deg AFTER you install them.
14. Install new brush tube exactly how it came out. Tube electrical connector should be towards the inside Tap with mallet.
15. Use needle nose pliers to bend tube connector 90 deg. Use same pliers to connect black and white wires. DO NOT INSTALL new brushes until you install the motor first.
16. Install coil pack and black plastic bracket secure with 2 screws. Make sure you have enough slack on your green ground wire.
17. Install motor. Tap with mallet. Then turn more and look inside motor housing to make sure the spinning motor doesn't touch brush tube wire or connector. If it does, bend tube connector until it is clear of the motor.
18. If motor spins freely, install 4 motor screws and green ground wire.
19. Install new brushing and black caps.
20. Put back together and verify problem solved.
2. Remove saw blade
3. Tilt saw with power switch up
4. Remove backing off power switch
5. Remove cable clamps and green ground wires. This will help in access the connector easier.
6. Unplug connectors from the motor to the power switch
7. Remove motor bracket mounting bolts
8. Remove black brush caps and pull out brushes. Replace if necessary. Put everything back together and verify problem solved. If your brush tubes are melted you will need to continue.
9. Remove 4 screws from motor housing.
10. Pull motor out
11. Remove 2 screws which holds the black plastic bracket and remove bracket.
12. Remove coil pack. Disconnect black and white wires from brush tube. Set coil pack down.
13. Remove old brush tube by tapping the back side. They come out through the top. I used a pry bar, gave it a few taps, then used a flat tip to remove it. Remember the position of the electrical connector.
Note: My new brush tubes came with the electrical connector straight. You will have to bend them 90 deg AFTER you install them.
14. Install new brush tube exactly how it came out. Tube electrical connector should be towards the inside Tap with mallet.
15. Use needle nose pliers to bend tube connector 90 deg. Use same pliers to connect black and white wires. DO NOT INSTALL new brushes until you install the motor first.
16. Install coil pack and black plastic bracket secure with 2 screws. Make sure you have enough slack on your green ground wire.
17. Install motor. Tap with mallet. Then turn more and look inside motor housing to make sure the spinning motor doesn't touch brush tube wire or connector. If it does, bend tube connector until it is clear of the motor.
18. If motor spins freely, install 4 motor screws and green ground wire.
19. Install new brushing and black caps.
20. Put back together and verify problem solved.
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Worn Helical Gear on Craftsman Table Saw (Model # 315.218060) (Mfg by Ryobi Model # BTS-21)
Steven - December 8, 2015
Tool Type
Table Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Allen Wrench
1. Remove six external screws
2. Carefully remove gearbox assembly
3. Remove Arbor Assembly from Gearbox
4. Remove Brushes
5. Remove Armature assembly
6. To remove Brush Holders - Loosen two Allen screws on the rear of the motor housing and with long Needle Nose Pliers remove Spade Connectors inside the housing. They will then slide out.
Now to reassemble
Reverse order
When re-assembling Gearbox remember to grease gears liberally. I used Lucas Heavy Duty Grease 10301-1
2. Carefully remove gearbox assembly
3. Remove Arbor Assembly from Gearbox
4. Remove Brushes
5. Remove Armature assembly
6. To remove Brush Holders - Loosen two Allen screws on the rear of the motor housing and with long Needle Nose Pliers remove Spade Connectors inside the housing. They will then slide out.
Now to reassemble
Reverse order
When re-assembling Gearbox remember to grease gears liberally. I used Lucas Heavy Duty Grease 10301-1
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