Medium
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for use with trimmers from Craftsman. This part manages electrical power to the trimmer. It is recommended to review your models diagram to verify the parts compatibility. This trigger switch is sold individually and made of durable material.
Trigger Switch 530402879
OEM part for: Craftsman
Part Number: 530402879
$6.27
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Compatibility
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This item works with the following types of products:
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Electric Chain saw would not work.
Thomas - December 16, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Allen Wrenches, Ohm Meter,retainer ring pliers
Parts Used
1. Removed Chain and bar
2. Cleaned away oily saw dust from around oiler and chain drive gear
3. Removed the kick-back plate and handle.
4. Removed chain drive gear using retainer ring pliers.
5. Opened up compartment containing switch using allen wrenches
6. Tested switch to see if open by connecting ohm meter across switch and operating switch
7. Ordered switch and new chain saw blade
8. Thoroughly cleaned out saw interior of oily saw dust
8. Changed Switch
9. Removed high speed (small gear on motor shaft) pinion gear using retainer ring pliers
10. Tested switch by starting motor
11. Reinstalled high speed gear
12. Reinstalled large gear, being careful to make sure the washer stays in place
13. Closed up the switch compartment
14. Reinstalled kick-back plate and handle
15. Reinstalled chain drive gear
16. Reinstalled bar and new chain
17. Greased the bearing in the bar tip.
18. Installed the chain cover, leaving the bolts loose
19. Adjusted the chain tension.
20. Tightened the chain cover bolts
21. Tested the chainsaw.
2. Cleaned away oily saw dust from around oiler and chain drive gear
3. Removed the kick-back plate and handle.
4. Removed chain drive gear using retainer ring pliers.
5. Opened up compartment containing switch using allen wrenches
6. Tested switch to see if open by connecting ohm meter across switch and operating switch
7. Ordered switch and new chain saw blade
8. Thoroughly cleaned out saw interior of oily saw dust
8. Changed Switch
9. Removed high speed (small gear on motor shaft) pinion gear using retainer ring pliers
10. Tested switch by starting motor
11. Reinstalled high speed gear
12. Reinstalled large gear, being careful to make sure the washer stays in place
13. Closed up the switch compartment
14. Reinstalled kick-back plate and handle
15. Reinstalled chain drive gear
16. Reinstalled bar and new chain
17. Greased the bearing in the bar tip.
18. Installed the chain cover, leaving the bolts loose
19. Adjusted the chain tension.
20. Tightened the chain cover bolts
21. Tested the chainsaw.
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Thought the switch was no good.
Robert - February 11, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Turned out the switch was fine, the pig tail (electrical wire) before the switch had a short, had to change out some wires since the pig tail is no longer sold for this Craftsman saw.
Kept the switch since this is usually the item that fails on this saw.
Kept the switch since this is usually the item that fails on this saw.
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