Sticky power switch on RO 125

[rjwz28]

I recently purchased a RO 125 used, about a year old that was checked out by Festool to be fine, but I am having a little trouble turning it off after use.  Turning it on is no problem, but when I turn it off I need to press it up and to the right several times to get the switch to come back down and off.  Am I doing something wrong or is there a way to "fix" this switch?

thanks,
Rob

I initially stated that it was a Domino.  My mistake.  It's the sander!

Sorry.

 

[RONWEN]

I'm not a Festool dealer nor a Festool representative so take my comment as such -- Give the switch a blast or two with compressed air then spray a little WD-40 under the switch & turn it on and off several times while unplugged.  The switch is no doubt sealed so my "cure" will only help if it's sawdust is packed in the wrong place.

 

[cgmojoco]

FYI

WD40 is not a lubricant...not sure if that's what your after.  (It can clean, but will not lubricate for long).

If you are looking for a lubricant, look for machine grease (they do sell this at local big box stores)...

why not just call Festool service?

 

[ajones]

you could try blowing with an air line but gently,grease and sawdust not a good idea

 

[Alan m]

my ro 150 is doing the same thing. you have to really push down hard to turn it off. i was sanding filler before so the dust must have gotten in somehow