Sawzall

Hello All,

I have a Milwaukee Sawzall 11 amp. It was great when it was working. I pulled it out the other day and the clutch was not working at all. The reciprocating blade moved back and forth but as soon as i touched any piece of wood the tool would stop working. I put lube on the shaft and it seemed to help but it still is not right.

Have any of you all have gone thru this? Any of you all take apart to see whats inside? How much to repair the saw?

Thanks ahead of time

 

alumtuna:

This is the first time I've ever heard of a Milwaukee breaking.

I wouldn't recommend you take it apart unless you have a very good memory for where things go.
An authorized repair depot would be the best bet for an estimate.
It would likely be better to just replace it.

 

I have had to replace cords, brushes, triggers, and etc and IMHO I think many repairs are do-able for a mechanically inclined patient person.

All the Milwaukee tools that I have taken apart are very well assembled - almost everything inside is fastened down, almost nothing is held into place with the pressure of the two halves of the case or tool body; and once you unscrew the top half, all the moving parts are in the bottom half.

(Once you get the machine open you'll be shocked at how much dirt, chips and junk got inside and you'll probably wonder how it ever ran as long as it did).

Replacement parts, replacement manuals, and blown-up part schematics are available; and some Milwaukee dealerships also offer tech help, actually talking you through and helping you find the problem or locate the broken or worn part. I don't know where you are located, but for me AceTool (acetool.com) out on Long Island NY is full service having a tech phone hotline, website, internet helpline and parts.

 

Thanks GregH & NutAndBoltKing,

Took apart my Sawzall. You could find more info like a parts list from getting doing a website search on your sawzall part number and word sawzall. Download exploded view of you saw per model number. Also you could call milwaukee tool and they will point you to the right direction. www.sawzall.com is where you could find the company website (not really helpfull in repair).

Companyys technician was very help full. Taking the sawzall apart was pretty easy after the rubber bumber cover. I needed a clutch gear assembly (which was $30 and 1 weeks worth of wait in SF Bay Area) but was worth it. Distributor first gave me the wriong part (double check) Checked brushes too ok.

Tested great, success.

Cant complain about the tool I was cutting 5" steel channel, will buy tool again.

 

alumtuna:

Thanks for the feedback.