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RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement

What you need

  1. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  2. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  3. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  4. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  5. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  6. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  7. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board 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.

  8. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement, Power Switch Circuit Board: step 8, image 1 of 2 RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement, Power Switch Circuit Board: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the red bumper switch off the casing.

    • The power cord is not shown, but does not need to be removed.

  9. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Pinch the two white clips with your thumb while simultaneously pulling the black and white wires.

    • The motor assembly is shown in this picture, do not worry about it since you have removed it in the previous steps.

  10. RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2 Switch Circuit Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the circuit board upward to remove it from the casing.

Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Nice guide, I can’t seem to find the switch online, it seems to be discontinued

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