Kapex 120eb 240v - why has it stopped working?

[Sean-ITA]

Hello,
I own a Kapex 120 compound saw, have it over 6years with no issues. I used it yesterday and it performed as usual. Tried it today and nothing. Pressed the switch, nothing. I tried the laser and that didn't work either. I have it in my workshop all the time hooked up to a festool vacuum. I plugged it directly to the outlet, nothing. I tested the fuse, that was OK. I took off the motor cover and tested for power at the brushes and it was live. I took out the brushes and there was plenty of length left on both. There is no tell tale smell of burn. I pulled the electronic board up from its pocket, I didn't totally disconnect it, just the pull off wire connectors to allow me enough play to get a good view, I'm not an electrician but nothing seemed burned or broken. I feel though that since both saw and laser stopped working together that this must be the source of the issue.
Can anyone throw some light on this for me? Or suggest another test I could do to source the issue. Is the laser powered via the switch or from the electronic board? Or has the motor failed? Any advice/suggestions will be much appreciated.
Regards
Sean

 

[ifit]

i can't help Sean only sympathise [sad]

 

[Phil Beckley]

Hi
I have emailed Michael in Ireland and asked he contact you to see if he can help.
Rg
Phil

 

[Sean-ITA]

Thank you Phil, I did submit an email to the Irish Office on Sunday, Hopefully I'll receive a reply soon.
Regards
Sean

 

[Rob in Vancouver]

I would love to hear the conclusion of this issue. 

I'm the nervous owner of a 9 month old Kapex myself, dreading the day my motor craps out.  Trying to be proactive by staying up to date on all the Kapex problems.

 

[Sean-ITA]

Hello Rob,
Nothing solved yet. My saw though is over 6 years old. I was the only person who used it and though it had regular use it was by no means drastic use which is evident by the life left in the brushes. I'll keep you posted here on progress, but no point in worrying about something that might never happen.
All the best
Sean

 

[Phil Beckley]

Hello Rob,
Nothing solved yet. My saw though is over 6 years old. I was the only person who used it and though it had regular use it was by no means drastic use which is evident by the life left in the brushes. I'll keep you posted here on progress, but no point in worrying about something that might never happen.
All the best
Sean

Hi Michael
The guys from Festool Ireland have emailed you
rg
Phil

 

[Sean-ITA]

Hi,
Update on my saw. I got it back from the shop today. The electronic component needed replacing, cost me €165 total. That wasn't too painful, I suppose. Don't get me wrong, I wish it hadn't happened. I keep my fathers black&decker jigsaw in my shop and every once and awhile I plug it in and use it to remind myself of my childhood projects. (my father let me use it when I was 8 years old!) The saw has got to be at least 45 years old and has never not worked, I know I'm not comparing like with like but there is a lesson in there somewhere!
All the Best,
Sean