AC Switch bypass

[dehrlich]

Is it possible to bypass the AC switch on the cover? I know it's a safety thing, the close cover switch would still be intact.

[normrichards]

The safety police will jump in but I bypassed both my switches years ago. but yes the easiest place to do it is in the back corner where they sometimes hit the truck. The wires have connections where they go from the lid to the motor. Disconnect there and use a piece of wire to connect the black to the white. This will bypass the switch. You can do this to test the switch. Once you do this you can run a cut motor test. Its then up to you how long you want to leave it this way.

[SteveNelson46]

Is it possible to bypass the AC switch on the cover? I know it's a safety thing, the close cover switch would still be intact.

I would probably not be a good idea to bypass only one switch. If the cut motor stops when you lift the lid and the truck continues to move you will break a bit. As mentioned, there are safety issues and as Norm said "how long you leave them bypassed is up to you."

[brdad]

I bypassed both of my switches a couple years ago as well and am happy with my decision. As with all tools, pay attention and keep your fingers away from the spinny things.
I also have LED lights powered through the power switch so they turn on whenever whenever the CW is on. The safety police would be all day writing up my warrants.
I agree with SteveNelson46, if you bypass one, you should bypass them both.

[normrichards]

I always made a conscious effort to always push the stop button before opening cover and mine went out at about 150 hours.

[Digitalwoodshop]

Is it possible to bypass the AC switch on the cover? I know it's a safety thing, the close cover switch would still be intact.

Yes, it is possible.

[bergerud]

There is no need to bypass it if it works!! Test it. Do you hear it click?

[normrichards]

Mine still clicked but did not work. once I bypassed motor worked perfectly. There are replacement controller side switches on ebay but not the motor side switch. LHR shipping is way too high for this little part.

[Mugsowner]

I am kind of wondering, why LHR does not use better switches for the purpose they are intended. The environment that these switches live is harsh as far as dust goes. Even with a dc there is still dust to contend with just a lot less. The cover switches are a safety concern and the rollers switches are the same type, not a safety concern , but still a cause of many issues I see on the forum. I would think that looking into sealed switches may be a way to go here. Micro switches are out there in many types, direct replacement sealed switches should be out there. I do not believe the cost would be that different, could be I would have to look into it, but thinking not.

[DickB]

Micro switches are out there in many types, direct replacement sealed switches should be out there.

There are replacement switches available. I replaced the "close cover" switch on my machine years ago: http://forum.carvewright.com/showthr...125#post119125 I have not had an issue with the cut motor switch.