This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The switch is found in Ridgid drills. This part is a complete switch assembly made primarily of high-quality plastic, and it is placed in the handle of the machine to allow the user to trigger the drill. You may require a screwdriver when replacing this part. This item is sold individually.
Switch 760406003
OEM part for: Ridgid
Part Number: 760406003
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Compatibility
This Switch will fit the following 4 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Drill Parts
- Hammer Drill Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 760406002
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Trigger had failed.
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Two Allen wrenches
Parts Used
2. Swapped the seven wires from broken trigger one at a time to new trigger.
3. Reassembled handle and tested drill features.
Ridgid hammer drill trigger failed, $15 part, $7 ship and working again
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, needle nose
Parts Used
Remove the failed trigger, replace with new trigger, wire per the photograph you took (a needle nose pliers helps with wire insertion.
rebuild the handle, test the driller (good as new)
Would not disengage
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Switch would not shut off.
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Hard
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Pushed out switch and removed one wire at a time and plugged it into the new switch.
Took about 20 minutes to get the switch installed in the handle with all the wires tucked always
Trigger switch would not shut off all the way....the motor would just turn at a very low rpm
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, paper clip to remove wires from old switch.
Parts Used
Intermittent power switch
Tool Type
Hammer Drill
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
2. Compared new switch to old switch for the correct match.
3. Remove power cord cable restraint inside drill handle.
4. Slow lift badly wired the switch from the case. Leave existing wires as much as possible in their original installed routed position. Do not remove wires yet.
5. With needle nose pliers grasp the metal connector of one wire on the old switch and pull gently off of the terminal of the switch and connect that wire to the same location of the new switch terminal. Repeat procedure for the remaining wires.
6. Once all wire are removed from the old switch, remove the switch. Note how old switch is installed into drill handle before removing.
7. Install new switch that was just wired into same location as old switch.
8. Route wires of switch into their original routed location. Ensure wires are in place and will not interfere with the reassembly of the drill handle.
9. Before reassemble of the drill, plug in the drill and test the switch to ensure it works. Careful not to touch the wires on the switch once you plug the power cord into an outlet. 120 volts.
10. Reassemble drill handle.
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