Newish (Jan 2025) Kapex KS120 REB brushes sparking

[samsmith93]

I recently purchased second hand a KS120. There is significant sparking on the motor. No smoking or smelling, a bit rough on startup like some of their tools are, but runs ok once up to speed, just sparks a lot.

It's my first Kapex, I dont know if this is normal or not. I know that the older ones had issues with armatures etc, but as I understand the new ones don't have the same issues.

Grateful for any advice

 

[onocoffee]

I'm inclined to think that it's normal (my TS55 is also a brushed motor and it growls like and Angry German to my ears), but if you record a short video of what you're hearing, the others with a KS120 can offer better guidance.

 

[samsmith93]

Thankyou, yes my TS55 growls, but it doesn't spark, whereas this thing literally sparks!

I will upload a video later this week when I am home to see what people think.

 

[Nisbeth]

My Dewalt tablesaw did the same (to a point where I considered sending it back). I can't remember the reason I found, but suffice to say it should disappear once the brushes wear a little.

Edit: Sorry, misread the "second hand"-part. If the brushes aren't new it's not likely to be the same issue