HELP! Makita stopped Working

[chu]

Here's the story. I bought my Makita buffer less than a year ago, and it has been wonderful. However, it stopped working. The problem, I thought, was one of the wires within the power cable has been cut somehow. The reason I thought this is because if I held the cable a certain way, the buffer would work. Being stupid, I took the handle area apart to find there's no problems with the power cord. Since opening the cord, the buffer stopped working all together. I dont see any other damages to other wires, or electrical parts. No burn spots or anything? If anyone has a clue, please help. Since I cutted the cord open, I think my warranty probably voided!

 

[Jimmie]

Worth a try to call Makita, tell them what you did, and ask for their help/ideas. At a minimum they will be able to hook you up with someone who services them.
In my little town there is a business that has parts and works on power tools and small engines. Call around to see if you have one in your town.

 

[GearHead_1]

Did you check for continuity across each wire? Spotting a broken wire inside its sheath can be pretty tricky at times. From your description it sounds like a wire.

 

[Gary Sword]

If it's less then a year old it should be under warrenty. I have not have much luck with Makita power tools so I quit buying them.

 

[chu]

Alright, I found a website that sells replacement parts for all kinds of power tools. Order a power cord, hoping it will put me back in business. Thanks for the replies guys.

 

[GearHead_1]

Don't guess, put an ohm meter across the chord and check for continuity.