Part Location Diagram of 42-38-0405 Milwaukee Boot Switch
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Boot Switch 42-38-0405

Manufactured by:
Milwaukee
ERP Number:
ERP10128832
Part Number:
42-38-0405
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This item is available as an individual replacement part. The boot switch goes next to the switch and is made of rubber. A screwdriver might be necessary during the installation of this part. It will require replacing if it breaks. This is a Milwaukee replacement part directly sourced from the manufacturer for use in sanders.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Milwaukee
This part works with the following products:
  • Orbital or Palm Sander
  • Sander Polisher

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Sander would just stop working as soon as it touches whatever is being sanded.

Timothy from Warrenton, VA

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
I removed the 3 screws in the top of the sander
I brushed all the dust out with an old paint brush
I removed the brush clamp and pulled the wire from the brush and installed the new brush.
Screw the brush clamp back on and attach the wire
Repeat on opposite side
Then I remove the switch I needed a pair of slip joint pliers to remove the wires from the back
Install new switch and attach new switch boot
Put the top of sander back on and screw the screws back in and plug it in and test it out
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Defective switch and torn dust boot.

Anthony from Athens, Alabama

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
42-38-0405, 23-66-1661
1. Remove 3 torx screws holding top on.
2. Remove defective switch and dust boot.
3. Install new switch and dust boot and re-assemble.
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bad switch and hook and loop would not hold sand paper

james from Sacramento, California

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Removed hook & loop disk with screws and install new one. Removed screws from the top housing to access switch. Removed the wires from the old switch and wired them to the new switch and place a new boot on the switch.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP10128832
Manufacturer Part Number: 42-38-0405
Brand Model Number Description
Milwaukee 6020-21 Orbital or Palm Sander - 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander
Milwaukee 6021-21 Orbital or Palm Sander - 5" Random Orbit Palm Sander