Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an OEM sourced replacement part used on Hitachi Compound Miter Saws. This switch has a Plastic Body and it is Sold Individually. Switches are a commonly replaced part in power tools, handling on/off operations. Because switches use mechanical internals, they will degrade and wear out over time, eventually requiring replacement.
To replace this switch you would need a Screwdriver.
• First make sure the tools is not plugged in
• Then you want to remove Screws used to hold two pieces of Housing Set together
• Disconnect Wires from the old Switch and remove it from the Housing
• Place the new Switch in the Housing and connect Wires to it
• Reassemble the Housing
Switch (3P Faston Type) 324424
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 324424
$8.02
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 10 machines
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Miter Saw Parts
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Compound Miter Saw trigger
The part was easy to look up and fit perfectly. My Miter Box Saw is up and running again.
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December 20, 2021
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tom was very helpful, the part was just what i needed and it arrived on time would definately use you again.
tom was very helpful ,the part was just what i needed and it arrived on time. would definately use your service again.
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December 7, 2021
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The part fit
The parts were well packaged and fit as stated. It would have been better if there installation instructions with the part.
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October 8, 2019
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Absolutely perfect
This was my first purchase here. Ordered 3 parts for a miter box saw. They were exact replacement parts. The diagrams were spot on. Highly recommend ordering stuff at ereplacement. Fast shipping. Easy order. Great communication updates. A+
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October 6, 2019
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Switch repair
Simple to replace the switch, took about 20 minutes and the saw was back like new.
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July 9, 2019
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The switch had been sticking on.
Ralph - January 16, 2018
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Took the screws out of the handle, removed the old switch and inserted the new one. The switch did take some pressure to snap back in place, but was the correct one. It was a distortion of the toll itself due to age and use. The service was fast and the part was correct.
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Trigger switch sticking in on position
Pamela - August 6, 2018
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Remove three screws. Separate the body to free the switch. Remove the three power leads by gently squeezing the locking connectors with needle nosed pliers. Reverse the procedure to replace.
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Switch broke in on posetion
Michael - January 3, 2020
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed Five screws in handle
Removed side plate to get to switch
Removed old switch marked down colors of wires
installed wires on new switch in same order.
installed switch into handle
replace side plate & screws.
Removed side plate to get to switch
Removed old switch marked down colors of wires
installed wires on new switch in same order.
installed switch into handle
replace side plate & screws.
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Switch broke when my saw fell from table
Steve - June 28, 2018
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Unscrewed 4 Phillips head screws on handle. Separated handle. Aligned new switch with old and used pliers to remove and install 3 individual wires. Reassembled handle and screws. Very easy fix repaired my $350 mitre saw. Hurrah!!!
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My saw was knocked over
Don - June 10, 2018
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
I removed the broken handle
I replaced with new handle
The hardest part was lining the switch and wires in place
I replaced with new handle
The hardest part was lining the switch and wires in place
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Compound miter saw switch.
bob - December 28, 2017
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the defective switch and replaced it with the new one.
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Bad switch.
Tom - November 13, 2017
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Opened the handle housing.
2. Disconnected and removed the bad switch.
3. Replaced with the new switch.
4. Reassembled the handle housing.
2. Disconnected and removed the bad switch.
3. Replaced with the new switch.
4. Reassembled the handle housing.
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Switch went bad.
Scott - November 5, 2017
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Removed the old and installed the new switch. Done!
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switch would not always work and was getting worse
Michael - October 8, 2016
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Unplug the saw
Remove screws from handle and two screws from the body
Be careful to keep the handle together as much as possible for ease of realignment
Unplug wires from existing switch but first write down where each color wire goes
Wire connectors pull straight off with some effort you can use a pliers for better leverage
Make sure to keep the wires where they belong there is no wiggle room upon reassembly
Plug wires in and reseat new switch
Be sure wires are where they belong and realign the handle. *if you did not totally separate the handle this will be much easier. (a mistake I made)
Reattach screws, plug in the saw and you should be ready to make sawdust
Remove screws from handle and two screws from the body
Be careful to keep the handle together as much as possible for ease of realignment
Unplug wires from existing switch but first write down where each color wire goes
Wire connectors pull straight off with some effort you can use a pliers for better leverage
Make sure to keep the wires where they belong there is no wiggle room upon reassembly
Plug wires in and reseat new switch
Be sure wires are where they belong and realign the handle. *if you did not totally separate the handle this will be much easier. (a mistake I made)
Reattach screws, plug in the saw and you should be ready to make sawdust
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The Hitachi 12" SCMS switch worn out after many years of use. To be expected and no problem.
James - July 24, 2016
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Dremel with cut off tool.
Parts Used
I unscrewed the side cover of the handle where the on/off switch was located. I always take pictures of stuff I repair to avoid problems putting it back together. That can save a lot of time and avoid the idiot designer who never worked in service. One can tell where the Engineer was trained, especially the England cars guys,
When the cover was removed it was a bit of a surprise. Their was no channel to route the wires. The cover had been forced shut and a wire cut almost in half. I repaired that and then tried various ways to stuff this thing back together,. It couldn't be done. So I got out my Harbor Freight knock off Dremel and created a new channel for the wires. Job finished quickly after that. This is about the 4th mod I've made to the unit. The Dust collection was terrible as most SCMS are. Easily fixed.
When the cover was removed it was a bit of a surprise. Their was no channel to route the wires. The cover had been forced shut and a wire cut almost in half. I repaired that and then tried various ways to stuff this thing back together,. It couldn't be done. So I got out my Harbor Freight knock off Dremel and created a new channel for the wires. Job finished quickly after that. This is about the 4th mod I've made to the unit. The Dust collection was terrible as most SCMS are. Easily fixed.
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