This is an authentic Powermatic replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The start switch is found in a Powermatic planer/molder, and is used to start the machine. This is a complete switch assembly, with a plastic switch and housing, with metal connections. You may require a screwdriver when replacing this item. This part is sold individually.
Turned off the breaker
Removed all the screws holding the left metal panel to the main part of the planer
Removed the screws holding the top to the hinges.
Removed the screw on the bracket of the top, then removed the top.
Each switch has a black piece of plastic, sort of a tab, that when moved to the other posit
... Read moreion, released the actual switch from the push button that appears outside the unit. I only replaced the outer part, since the switch itself was fine. The push button is plastic, cheap, and prone to failure, since this is the second time in 4 years I\'ve replaced it.
Pushed the outer part through the metal frame, secured it with the plastic ring acting as a nut.
Plugged the switch back into the outer part, and secured it by moving the black plastic tab.
Put the unit back together, flipped the breaker back on, and went back to work.
Don\'t try to replace either of these switches without removing the left metal panel. It just makes things too complicated.
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP10462521
Manufacturer Part Number: 6296238
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