Strange problem with Bosch hedge trimmer

Break in the supply cable, probably near the strain relief?

If you had a multimeter you'd already know. We can't tell from here.

NT

I *do* have a multimeter (two, in fact) - but I haven't got enough hands to hold the probes on at the same time as operating the switch!

The switch, in the handle, is a fairly complex affair - with a button which has to be pressed before the switch can be operated, and with umpteen wires coming out of it since it operates some sort of brake when you let go of it.

Obviously you can't perform remote diagnostics - but I was hoping that someone may have experienced something similar and could have provided some pointers of what to look for.

tape the switch in the on position and measure the continuity of the cables without it being plugged in

Unless its been buggered about I'd say a sticking brush..look for excessive arcing and a lot of black on the commutator. . Otherwise its probably as people say a bad connection.

Taking all connectors off and using switch cleaner and replacing them is a start, as is re-squeezing all crimps.

And gets some croc clips for your meter! Or phone a friend!

TBH I've mentioned the only pointer there is. There really is no way we're going to know any more from here, testing is the only way forward.

You might use clamps on the switch, or a sheet of polythene folowed by several turns of tight tape to get enough tension. and it sounds like you could do with croc clip leads for the meter. After all you cant hold probes on and shake the appliance.

NT

replying to Roger Mills, Mr Melvyn Stewart wrote: hello roger did you ever get to the cause of the problem as mine is doing exactly the same regards melvyn