Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic OEM sourced replacement part designed for use with Hitachi power tools. The purpose of the brush cap is to secure the brush in the tool. This cap has external threads that thread into the housing of the tool. Be careful when removing and replacing these, they have a tendency to break. This item is made out of plastic and it is sold individually.
You would need a flathead screwdriver to install or remove this brush cap.
Brush Cap 940540
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 940540
$4.99
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Brush Cap will fit the following 91 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Band Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
- Chop Saw Parts
- Table Saw Parts
- Demolition Hammer Parts
- Miter Saw Parts
- Rotary Hammer Parts
- Router Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 978445, 978-445
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Intermittent power
George - March 11, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Demolition Hammer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Allen wrench
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Brush cap was old and cracked in-half.
Edward - March 14, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Demolition Hammer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Took out the damaged cap and replaced with the new one.
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Quit running
MIGUEL - August 16, 2018
Tool Type
Demolition Hammer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Removed the cap covers
Remove the brush caps
Removed the worn brushes
Install the new brushes
Replace the caps and the cap covers
Remove the brush caps
Removed the worn brushes
Install the new brushes
Replace the caps and the cap covers
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Bad brushes.
Eric - May 5, 2018
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the brush caps with a screwdriver
Removed the old brushes
Put in the new brushes
Screwed the new brush caps on
Removed the old brushes
Put in the new brushes
Screwed the new brush caps on
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Demolition electric sledgehammer was not working.
Richard - November 8, 2017
Tool Type
Demolition Hammer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
I checked the carbon brushes and noticed that they were severely worn. The repair was simple and easy.
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Bought saw at garage sale as is with missing parts
Duane - June 28, 2017
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
I put in new brushes and screwed the caps on. Saw works great.
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A wire burned off from the stator where it goes on the contact spring
John - December 19, 2016
Tool Type
Miter Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Remove the blade & guard. Remove the handle & disconnect the wires. Remove the motor and armature. Remove the 2 screws holding the stator in, and remove the stator. Installation is reverse procedure, using care to line the stator up correctly, and push the contact springs over the brush holder as you push the stator into place.
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