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RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement

Introduction

If your motor is damaged you will have to replace the entire motor assembly. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step guide to replacing the motor assembly.

What you need

  1. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement, Saw Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the saw before attempting any of the replacement guides.

    • Orient the saw so that the handle is closest to you and the saw end points towards the left.

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  2. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Push down on the grey lock on the right side of the handle to unlock it.

    • Pull the handle to detach it from the saw.

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  3. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the black lock at the tip of the saw to unlock the depth gauge.

    • Pull the depth gauge to detach it from the saw.

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  5. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the device so that the bottom of the saw is facing upwards.

    • Remove the six 20mm screws with a 6mm flathead screwdriver.

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  6. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Cut through the stickers on the right and left sides of the saw using a metal spudger.

    • Pull off the top half of the casing.

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  7. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement, Motor: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motor assembly out of the casing.

    • The white plastic piece connecting the wires and holding the motor brushes in place is fragile. Be careful to not break it when removing the motor assembly.

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  8. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Motor Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the wire connected to the bottom of the motor assembly.

    • Rotate the motor away from you so that the second wire is visible, and detach that wire as well.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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