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hello, my single phase startrite tilt arbour saw is not switching on - first time in 20 years! I have looked inside the starter switch and there is power to it, so something is wrong on the machine side any ideas of what could be the problem - looks like quite a mission to take out the motor...

i changed the capacitor - found one to fit - and it works perfectly! thank you all stefano

hello Naz, I have taken out exisiting capacitor and it is 3µF x 400V AC capacitor - about 22mm diameter x 40mm long - Maplins don't have these and ebay UK sellers have rectangular capacitors. Maplins suggested I try amazon, but there are many variations - could you please suggest a suitable...

thank you all for your help - I read before somewhere that the capacitor might be at fault. I'll have a go! regards, Stefano

hello all, I have a Delta 2 speed scroll saw that has been acting up. Essentially it won't start sawing without me giving it a 'kick start' by pulling the arm up and down, then it works fine. I tried relaxing the blade tension, in case that was the problem - but no. I read from a 2012 post...