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It is a genuine manufacturer approved replacement part that is specially produced for Dewalt planers. This switch allows user to turn the equipment on and off. Since switches have moving mechanical parts, over time they will wear out and may begin to fail eventually requiring replacement. This switch has a plastic body and it is sold individually.
Switch,on/off 285990-00
OEM part for: DeWALT
Part Number: 285990-00
$20.40
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This part will fit the following 4 machines
DeWALT
DW733 Type 1 12 1/2 inch Planer View Diagrams & Manuals
DW733 Type 2 12 1/2 inch Planer View Diagrams & Manuals
DW734 Type 1 12-1/2 inch Planer View Diagrams & Manuals
DW734 (Type 20) 12-1/2 Planer Power Tool View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
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I purchased a switch for a DeWalt Planner. It was exactly what I needed, and arrived when expected. Thank you.
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March 25, 2020
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worked as expeted
was exact part matched up and was just like the one on my planer
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February 6, 2020
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Perfect fit and really easy to install
The part arrived quickly at a reasonable cost. It was a perfect replacement for the broken switch. I put this on a DW734 Type 1 planer.
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October 4, 2019
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Quick ship, good part
Just what I needed for a good price to replace the broken switch on my planer. Quick shipment, great transaction...will buy from this company again on my next part replacement need!
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Was an exact replacement.
The part came as ordered and was an exact replacement.
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On/off switch broke off
Sean - August 31, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Unscrewed the retaining screws.
2. Pulled damaged switch out of housing. Removed plate on switch.
3. Removed the 4 wires to the switch, marking which position they were from.
4. Took new switch and attached the 4 wires.
5. Put plate on the switch.
6. Reinserted switch into housing and screwed in.
2. Pulled damaged switch out of housing. Removed plate on switch.
3. Removed the 4 wires to the switch, marking which position they were from.
4. Took new switch and attached the 4 wires.
5. Put plate on the switch.
6. Reinserted switch into housing and screwed in.
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Switch went bad
Charles - February 5, 2021
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Replaced power switch
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On/off switch broke off
Stan - March 21, 2019
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, None
Parts Used
Remove broken switch from machine, remove the four wires, attach wires to new switch, reattach new switch.
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The on / off switch (red paddle type) was broken.
Michael - March 15, 2019
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1 Remove 4 screws from bezel around switch. Remove bezel.
2 Remove 2 screws holding switch into machine. Pull switch away from machine.
3 Mark 4 wires on back of switch (so you can replace in same order) then remove switch. They are push on pull off connectors.
4 Compress four spring like tabs holding switch into metal plate. Remove switch from plate.
5 Push new switch into metal plate until it snaps in place.
6 Replace wires
7 Replace switch and bezel.
2 Remove 2 screws holding switch into machine. Pull switch away from machine.
3 Mark 4 wires on back of switch (so you can replace in same order) then remove switch. They are push on pull off connectors.
4 Compress four spring like tabs holding switch into metal plate. Remove switch from plate.
5 Push new switch into metal plate until it snaps in place.
6 Replace wires
7 Replace switch and bezel.
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Off/on switch plate broke off.
GERALD - December 14, 2018
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the old switch and replaced it.
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Would not start.
Randy - May 11, 2017
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Installed the new parts and it started right up.
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Switch was inoperable
Garry - February 15, 2017
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, hex head wrenches
Replaced switch and since the planer was down replaced the brushes and springs due to excessive sparking when operating.
The planer was totally disassembled so I could clean and turn blades before returning to use.
The planer was totally disassembled so I could clean and turn blades before returning to use.
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Paddle part of the on-off switch on first use, Dewalt would not replace it.
Donald - August 17, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Note with the paddle broken of one could still turn on and off the planer but with difficulty.
0. Unplug planer
1. Unscrewed switch housing.
2. Pulled out old switch
3. Unplugged the four wires from old switch being careful to note how they connected to old switch.
4. Removed securing flange from old switch.
5. Put flange on new switch.
6. Attach wires to new switch.
7. Insert new switch.
8. Screw housing back on.
9. Plug planer back in.
10. Test paddle switch.
11. Do happy dance, It was very easy to do.
0. Unplug planer
1. Unscrewed switch housing.
2. Pulled out old switch
3. Unplugged the four wires from old switch being careful to note how they connected to old switch.
4. Removed securing flange from old switch.
5. Put flange on new switch.
6. Attach wires to new switch.
7. Insert new switch.
8. Screw housing back on.
9. Plug planer back in.
10. Test paddle switch.
11. Do happy dance, It was very easy to do.
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Planer would not run
Tim - May 26, 2016
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Remove the switch cover, then press on the tabs that are holding the switch in and remove the switch. Remove the wire leads from the old switch to the new switch one at a time to get them on the correct terminals. Press the new switch back in. And replace the switch cover.
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Broken belt and switch
Donald - January 17, 2016
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Use Philips screwdriver to remove and replace switch. Be careful to mark wiring so you can put them back on the right place.
To replace the belt, remove the side cover removed and then work the belt over the pulleys.
A little difficult but it did stretch enough.
To replace the belt, remove the side cover removed and then work the belt over the pulleys.
A little difficult but it did stretch enough.
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