Ridgid GEN5X R8642 Switch Replacement
ID: 122114
Description: This guide is to help users replace their...
Steps:
- Remove the plastic tab holding the handle cover in place by prying upward with the spudger until the tab pops off.
- Remove the handle cover by pulling it towards the front of the saw.
- The grip can sometimes become stuck and may require a decent amount of force to remove.
- Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the nine M4 X 16mm screws from the plastic housing.
- Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the two M4 x 25mm screws on both sides of the metal housing.
- Remove one half of the plastic housing using a spudger so that the internal system is exposed.
- Remove the plastic wire covers to the red and black connections on the switch assembly.
- Remove the soldered connection from the switch assembly.
- Solder the connections of the new switch to the motor assembly.