Easy
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine Porter Cable replacement part, it is sold individually.
A Cord Strain Reliever is used on most all power tools.
It purpose is to reduce the bending of the cord as it comes out of the housing, which otherwise would cause the cord to crack and wear.
Strain Reliever 901266
OEM part for: Porter Cable
Part Number: 901266
$7.69
In Stock
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.10 lbs.
- Also Known As: Cord Guard, Strain Relief, Cord Protector, Cord Cover, Cord Grip
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Strain Reliever will fit the following 306 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Porter Cable
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Circular Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
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Strain Reliever
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The part arrived on time and is a expected.
It works fine. No problems.
Guest -
December 11, 2023
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Strain Relief - saw is safe to use again
The replacement part was easy to locate using the detailed diagram that leads you to the specific part. It fir perfectly and now the saw is safe to operate again.
Guest -
January 21, 2023
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Quick and Easy
eReplacement is my go to, online parts warehouse. They always have the parts I'm looking for and they process orders and deliver parts quickly so I can move on to another project.
Chris -
January 20, 2023
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Needed Replacement
Glad to get this replaced after many years of perfect use.
Guest -
December 20, 2022
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Perfect replacement part
The company service is outstanding.
Michael -
September 24, 2022
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Easy r & r. Great part and correct part for tool.
Arrived quickly.
Steven -
June 13, 2022
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Fit my Porter Cable reciprocating saw perfectly
Fit my Porter Cable reciprocating saw perfectly. Easy job. Needed a T20 Torx bit to open handle casing. Had to cut and splice the 2 wires from the cord inside the housing. Get splices for 18 ga wire.
Guest -
May 24, 2022
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Worked as expected
Parts arrived sooner than expected
Guest -
March 16, 2022
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Exact fit; easy repair
Perfectly pliable in order to provide the needed stress relief on cable/body intersection. Was very easy to install and fit/finish was exact.
Guest -
September 21, 2021
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Perfect fit
Perfect fit for my tool. It went in easily and fixed the problem.
Jim -
June 16, 2021
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Strain Reliever
What is the inside diameter of the strain relief?
Dave
for model number 315-1 type 2
asked on 2023-05-06
Hello Dave, thank you for your question. We do not have the ID. We can confirm that is is a true fit for model 315-1 type 2. Also, the outer diameter is almost one inch. On our site, there is a grid behind the part that is mapped out in 1" squares for ease of measurement. Good luck.
eReplacementParts Team May 06, 2023
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Strain relief deteriorated and had to be replaced
James - June 27, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Reciprocating Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver, Had to cut wires and resplice
Parts Used
Cut wires so they could be threaded through the strain relief and then respliced the wires.
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Strain reliever worn
Dale - March 11, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Electric Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, wire strippers
Parts Used
Remove handle cover, disconnect cord from switch. Remove worn reliever from cord. Slide the new reliever on to the cord. And connect cord leads to switch, then assemble handle cover.
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strain relief broken
Charles - January 13, 2021
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, cord release tool
Parts Used
remove handle
take wire loose from switch
slide new strain relief on wire.
re-assemble handle
take wire loose from switch
slide new strain relief on wire.
re-assemble handle
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Nothing
Frederick - January 8, 2021
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wire striper and qriper
Parts Used
With care and fun
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The strain reliever cracked in many pieces
John - July 12, 2020
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wire cutter and crimper
Parts Used
Remove the top, make sure you understand where the wires go, snip them about in the middle of their exposed lengths. Remember to remove the ground screw and replace it later.
Remove the power cord assy, slip off the old strain reliever. Unscrew the switch plate for access to the wires.
Connect the snipped wires together with insulated crimp connectors making sure you route the same one in the small channel OVER the switch.
Place the strain remover in it's channel on the tool, and replace the switch, then replace the router's top assembly.
Remove the power cord assy, slip off the old strain reliever. Unscrew the switch plate for access to the wires.
Connect the snipped wires together with insulated crimp connectors making sure you route the same one in the small channel OVER the switch.
Place the strain remover in it's channel on the tool, and replace the switch, then replace the router's top assembly.
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Strain refief boot failed
Allen - March 13, 2020
Tool Type
Reciprocating Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Unscrewed the shell half's.
2. Unscrewed the power cord from the terminals.
3. Removed the old boot.
4. Installed the new boot.
5. Screwed the shell half's together.
2. Unscrewed the power cord from the terminals.
3. Removed the old boot.
4. Installed the new boot.
5. Screwed the shell half's together.
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The original cord was shorting out
Charles - January 8, 2020
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Torx bit to remove the cap
Parts Used
I removed the cap and it was easy to remove the cord from its terminals.
I used a wire nut to connect the Wire, this was a crimped connection from the factory.
I was using my router in a D handle base, my router had an 8' cord that I cut to use on the D handle. This cord after five years started to short out, I bought a cord from a router that came with the D handle base. The new cord was the correct cord needed for my set up.,
I used a wire nut to connect the Wire, this was a crimped connection from the factory.
I was using my router in a D handle base, my router had an 8' cord that I cut to use on the D handle. This cord after five years started to short out, I bought a cord from a router that came with the D handle base. The new cord was the correct cord needed for my set up.,
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cord was cut
Alfred - December 11, 2019
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, torx bit driver
Parts Used
1. remove 5-6 screws holding the cover
2. removed the switch
3. removed old cord
4. replace cord
5. reassembled
2. removed the switch
3. removed old cord
4. replace cord
5. reassembled
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Cord broke
Timothy - July 5, 2019
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Tore apart, put back together
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Cord had been cut so many times, strain relief was worn out
Gary - July 29, 2018
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wire stripper, crimp conn. crimp tool
Parts Used
Removed side handle half, removed old cord, crimped new connectors on new cord, threaded cord through strain relief, reattached to switch, put handle half back on, put in screws.
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