Easy
15-30 minutes
This plastic switch is supplied by the original manufacturer. It is used in DeWALT small angle grinders. This is a push-button switch controlling on-off functions. One (1) switch is included. Please note that linkage and button slider are sold separately.
• Disassemble housing
• Remove wiring from the old switch
• Disconnect switch from linkage
• Reconnect new switch and reassemble housing
Switch N327459
OEM part for: DeWALT
Part Number: N327459
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 39 machines
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This part replaces obsolete part #: N167538
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November 5, 2023
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Easy repair, great price and fast shipping.
saved 2 grinders by simply replacing this switch.
Guest -
June 27, 2023
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Saved me $$$
Employees grinder stopped working. He needed a new one. I let him borrow mine and fixed his. Grinder is Out there making money now.
Sean -
April 25, 2023
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Great service
I received the switch faster than I expected and it was the correct part. Thanks
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April 24, 2023
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Parts arrived in timely manner , and in good condition , fitted as expected , worked as expected
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bad switch
steve - February 24, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, star driver
Parts Used
1. Determine problem as grinder would not run, suspected brushes. Opened tool, one star drive screw holds bottom to top.
2. visually confirmed brushes fine
3 used ohm meter to determine power to switch then determined power not passing switch
4. bypassed switch direct line to power, plugged in and tool functions fine: so switch bad
5 ordered switch, came very fast, installed and all works fine.
2. visually confirmed brushes fine
3 used ohm meter to determine power to switch then determined power not passing switch
4. bypassed switch direct line to power, plugged in and tool functions fine: so switch bad
5 ordered switch, came very fast, installed and all works fine.
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Grinder did not turn off
Leo - January 22, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Put safety glasses on.
Unplug grinder from power source.
Unscrew cover over the switch.
Disconnect the two wires on switch.
Take the switch out and disconnect the other two wires.
Throw the old switch away.
Connect the two wires to the new switch.
Put switch back in place.
Connect the other two wires to the new switch.
Replace cover over the switch.
Plug grinder into power source.
Turn the grinder on and off to check the switch.
Unplug from power source.
Place grinder into case.
Remove safety glasses.
All done.
Unplug grinder from power source.
Unscrew cover over the switch.
Disconnect the two wires on switch.
Take the switch out and disconnect the other two wires.
Throw the old switch away.
Connect the two wires to the new switch.
Put switch back in place.
Connect the other two wires to the new switch.
Replace cover over the switch.
Plug grinder into power source.
Turn the grinder on and off to check the switch.
Unplug from power source.
Place grinder into case.
Remove safety glasses.
All done.
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Switch replacement
Rex - January 14, 2023
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Took housing apart, removed and replaced switch and brushes.
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Switch failed
Clyde - September 26, 2021
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Removed rear housing and replaced on/off switch.
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it did not turn on
Felix - August 24, 2020
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, polisher
Parts Used
installed the one as in ereplacementparts
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Abruptly stopped.
mike - May 14, 2020
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Removed cover, unplugged old brush, removed old brush, installed new brush.
Removed old switch, installed new switch.
Installed new switch, replaced cover.
Removed old switch, installed new switch.
Installed new switch, replaced cover.
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Would not run
Mike - March 20, 2020
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the end cover
Disconnected top wiring
Removers the switch
Removed bottom wiring
Attached bottom wiring to new switch
Inserted new switch
Moved switch activating lever to seat new switch
Attached top wiring.
Removed one brush
Held spring back while installing new brush
Same procedure for other brush
Replaced end cover and screwed in pkace
Disconnected top wiring
Removers the switch
Removed bottom wiring
Attached bottom wiring to new switch
Inserted new switch
Moved switch activating lever to seat new switch
Attached top wiring.
Removed one brush
Held spring back while installing new brush
Same procedure for other brush
Replaced end cover and screwed in pkace
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bad switch
lolita - March 14, 2019
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
removed the cord end of the grinder .the black button had to be mashed to get it off. then remove the wires from the switch and remove the switch.then replace everything.
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Bad switch, would not come on.
Johnny - August 10, 2018
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Took out screw in end of grinder.
You have to press in switch lock in order to remove case.
Remove case
Remove screw that holds the cord
Switch paddle lifts right out
Used needle nosed pliers to remove slip on wire connectors
Slide out old switch
Slide in new switch
Reconnect the wires
Replace screw that holds the cord
Drop switch paddle back in
Slide case back on and replace screw in end of grinder
You have to press in switch lock in order to remove case.
Remove case
Remove screw that holds the cord
Switch paddle lifts right out
Used needle nosed pliers to remove slip on wire connectors
Slide out old switch
Slide in new switch
Reconnect the wires
Replace screw that holds the cord
Drop switch paddle back in
Slide case back on and replace screw in end of grinder
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Turns out it was the power cord and not the switch as I had suspected. Used the new parts anyway.
Leonard - June 21, 2018
Tool Type
Grinder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Took the back end of the grinder off. Removed the switch and brush. Replaced the switch and brushes and reassembled.
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