Easy
15-30 minutes
This Trigger type VAR switch has 4 internal terminals and a locking mechanism. This genuine Makita replacement part is sold individually.
Switches are commonly replaced parts in power tools. A switch handles on/off and variable speed functions. They also have a role in electric breaking; they can momentarily reverse electrical polarity. Because switches use mechanical internals, they will degrade and wear out over time, eventually requiring replacement. Some common signs of a broken or failing switch are:
• The tool has completely stopped functioning
• it will not turn on.
• The tool operates intermittently, requiring multiple tries to turn on, until eventually it won’t turn on at all.
• The variable speed function and electric braking aren’t working properly.
Variable Switch 650208-2
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 650208-2
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.02 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 13 machines
Makita
This item works with the following types of products:
- Drill Parts
- Screwdriver Parts
- Hammer Drill Parts
- Electric Drill Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 651356-0, 651313-8, 651352-8, 651314-6
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Trigger switch broke.
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, sandpaper and file
Parts Used
Broken switch
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, None
No response with trigger squeezed
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill
Parts Used
2. Removed old switch, leaving wires attached
3. Moved wires to new switch and placed new
switch in slot
4. Drilled larger hole in handle cover to accept
larger lock button. Reattached side cover
Easy fix.. works fine
Drill would not turn on.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Emery cloth
Then to make sure the switch was bad, I bypassed the switch and put power to the motor, the drill was secured. The motor spun.
Replaced the bad switch
Replaced the the brushes, just because I had the drill open and due to its age.
I cleaned the armature.
I regreased the bearings.
Put the unit back together.
Retested the drill again to if turned on, it did.
Job done.
Would not run
Tool Type
Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Broken variable speed trigger and dust cover and frayed cable
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
2. Unscrewed wire harness and removed old trigger, dust cover, and cable
3. Replaced wire slip cover over new power cable
4. Connected wires into the trigger
5. Reassembled dust cover, wire harness, and plastic handle
Variable switch failed
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill
Removed the old handle cover, then made a wiring diagram of the switch wires.
Removed the old switch and installed the new one.
Install the new handle cover.
Now it works like new again.
Cord and switch needed replaced.
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Removed cord, switch and dust cover, Installed new parts. 20+ year old drill is as good as new.
Switch not working
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
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