This is a genuine manufacturer-sourced replacement switch which is specially designed for use with Hitachi power tools. It is the component which allows a user to turn the unit on and off, over time parts may wear out and begin to fail eventually requiring a replacement. Keep in mind this high-quality plastic body switch is sold individually, note that the safety key is included.
Switch W/ Key (2p) 972082Z
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 972082Z
Compatibility
This Switch W/ Key (2p) will fit the following 11 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Band Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
- Jointer Parts
- Planer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 947-100
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would not turn off. had to unplug to shut off
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
, soldering iron
Parts Used
Hitachi P12RA Planer wouldn't start. Switch was bad.
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill
Parts Used
2. Remove the plastic side housing on the jointer side of the machine: Remove the screws,
then lift the housing slightly up and away, freeing the bottom of the housing from the
grooves that capture its bottom edger in the top of the machine base.
(It may be worthwhile to mark these and other screws to be removed in this process with
numbers on tape, corresponding to marks made at the locations from which they came,
as a variety of similar looking screws of slightly different types and lengths are involved;
most will only fit in one location.)
3. Remove the housing elements surrounding the switch. Keep track of which screw went
where. Note the orientation of the On/Off switch with respect to the two leads that
connect it.
4. Release the side tabs that hold the switch tightly to the flat plate through which it is
inserted, and remove the switch.
5. Insert the new switch though the hole in the plate you just removed, engaging the side
tabs.
6. Connect the leads on the switch to those corresponding on the ends of the cables.
7. Try the switch to confirm the motor will start.
8. In reverse order, reattach all the housing elements you removed to access the switch.
9. Re-install jointer per manual instructions.
Power switch wore out
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Process was obvious.
Thanks
Switch would not turn off power
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Soldering iron
Parts Used
Power switch wore out.
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
2. Removed side shroud by removing Philips screws.
3. Removed switch housing and unplugged wires running into switch.
4. Removed the switch and replaced it with the new one.
5. Reversed the removal procedure and it was back running again.
6. The replacement switch was an exact replacement.
A 30-year old safety switch needed to be replaced
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Soldering iron, needle nose pliers, wire stripper
Parts Used
4. Cut black and yellow wires away from switch, 5. Remove entire switch housing, 6. Remove switch from housing by pressing pop-up plastic bands, 7. Connect stranded wire (black and white (if you don't have yellow) and solder to the new switch and slip heat shrink tubing over soldered switch terminals (gives you room to make motor and feed wire connections), 8. Run wires through switch housing and press new switch into place, 9. Insert heat shrink tubing over wires and solder black and white stranded wires to motor and lead wires respectively, 10. Heat shrink all tubing to cover solder joints, 11. Replace ground screw and switch housing, 12. Replace cord hold-down screw at base of planer, 13. Test switch... NOTE: Consider using a heat sink on the switch terminals when soldering the extension wires---a pair of needle nose vice grips works.
That will prevent the plastic on the switch from overheating when soldering.
Planer stopped working - switch was suspected as problem
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
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