Makita Cord fix - help me out please!

[Bates Detailing]

Alright ..... so makita pooped out last week - it is the cord, played with it and it would start to work. I've been told by a few of you guys that it is an easy fix. I Never mess with electrical lines, wires, anything of those sorts. Can someone toss me a step by step process of cutting the cord and reattaching it?!?!?!? Thanx guys

 

[feslope]

Alright ..... so makita pooped out last week - it is the cord, played with it and it would start to work. I've been told by a few of you guys that it is an easy fix. I Never mess with electrical lines, wires, anything of those sorts. Can someone toss me a step by step process of cutting the cord and reattaching it?!?!?!? Thanx guys

No problem, here you go!! Find a friend or a neighbor who is able to do it for you. Do not try to reuse the cord unless the damage is right at the machine then you can cut it and have the competant friend or neighbor re-install it to the machine. Better way, purchase a quality extension cord, 25' 16 gauge is good, at local HD or Lowes and replace with new cord. The strain reliever can be slid off the old cord and onto the new one. This is a pretty easy job for someone with a bit of electrical skill. Besides, you always wanted a longer cord. :xyxthumbs:

 

[Bates Detailing]

No problem, here you go!! Find a friend or a neighbor who is able to do it for you. Do not try to reuse the cord unless the damage is right at the machine then you can cut it and have the competant friend or neighbor re-install it to the machine. Better way, purchase a quality extension cord, 25' 16 gauge is good, at local HD or Lowes and replace with new cord. The strain reliever can be slid off the old cord and onto the new one. This is a pretty easy job for someone with a bit of electrical skill. Besides, you always wanted a longer cord. :xyxthumbs:

Well - can't tell if you are serious or not with the whole have a "competent friend or neighbor do it" talk. Not feeling like jacking my makita up more than it is already jacked up is my reason for posting this.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

If you're not comfortable doing an electrical repair, find someone who is. Friend/neighbor/relative, or find an appliance/vacuum cleaner repair shop, they'll fix it. Or a tool rental place will likely be able to fix it.

 

[Bates Detailing]

If you're not comfortable doing an electrical repair, find someone who is. Friend/neighbor/relative, or find an appliance/vacuum cleaner repair shop, they'll fix it. Or a tool rental place will likely be able to fix it.

Yeah, thought I'd try here first I suppose----

Love the name by the way, great movie!

 

[feslope]

Well - can't tell if you are serious or not with the whole have a "competent friend or neighbor do it" talk. Not feeling like jacking my makita up more than it is already jacked up is my reason for posting this.

I could not be more serious. You pretty much said you were unfamiliar with electrical work. This is 120 volt electricity and not a good candidate for a remotely tutored first repair. As you describe it your Makita is not "Jacked" it just needs a new cord. If you would feel better having an incompetant person perform the repair, that's your choice.

 

[Bates Detailing]

No problem, here you go!! Find a friend or a neighbor who is able to do it for you. Do not try to reuse the cord unless the damage is right at the machine then you can cut it and have the competant friend or neighbor re-install it to the machine. Better way, purchase a quality extension cord, 25' 16 gauge is good, at local HD or Lowes and replace with new cord. The strain reliever can be slid off the old cord and onto the new one. This is a pretty easy job for someone with a bit of electrical skill. Besides, you always wanted a longer cord. :xyxthumbs:

I feel like maybe I am super really tired from detailing all day and maybe misread this ..... if so I apologize - Thanx for the advice man.

 

[feslope]

If you're not comfortable doing an electrical repair, find someone who is. Friend/neighbor/relative, or find an appliance/vacuum cleaner repair shop, they'll fix it. Or a tool rental place will likely be able to fix it.

+1 :iagree:

 

[Bates Detailing]

No problem, here you go!! Find a friend or a neighbor who is able to do it for you. Do not try to reuse the cord unless the damage is right at the machine then you can cut it and have the competant friend or neighbor re-install it to the machine. Better way, purchase a quality extension cord, 25' 16 gauge is good, at local HD or Lowes and replace with new cord. The strain reliever can be slid off the old cord and onto the new one. This is a pretty easy job for someone with a bit of electrical skill. Besides, you always wanted a longer cord. :xyxthumbs:

I could not be more serious. You pretty much said you were unfamiliar with electrical work. This is 120 volt electricity and not a good candidate for a remotely tutored first repair. As you describe it your Makita is not "Jacked" it just needs a new cord. If you would feel better having an incompetant person perform the repair, that's your choice.

I took this more from the perspective of say someone posting something like this :

Never polished before - please help me with the step by step process

Answer : Find a competent neighbor or friend to do it for you.
That's how I took it the first time reading it ------ tired cause 16 RVs kicked my butt today :buffing:


I think I am gonna take it to a shop - watch em do it and know for next time.
Thanx Guys. Off to bed for me :surrender:

 

[feslope]

I feel like maybe I am super really tired from detailing all day and maybe misread this ..... if so I apologize - Thanx for the advice man.

No problem, just want you to have a safe and complete repair.

 

[Lonewolf2007]

If you were in Florida, I would be glad to repair if for you.
There are 3 wires to the power cord. A Black wire (hot). A White wire (neutral). A Green wire (ground). If you can open up the unit take a look at how the power cord is connected inside of the handle. Watching them repair it at a shop is a great idea. Best of luck!

 

[aerogt01]

I agree with learning from someone else. If you're not careful with electricity you will eventually get bit. Sometimes even the careful get a nice jolt. . .