elu 177e

Hi guys, can anyone shed light on what's happening with my circa 1992 Elu 177e router? I recently replaced the carbon brushes because it would only start if I shook it. However, now it can take up to 30 seconds to get going if it goes at all, after switching it on. Thanks for your help.

Hi guys, I've a 1992 Elu 177e that is reluctant to turn on. The brushes have been replaced and that sort of improved matters by virtue of it actually starting up, but now it can be up to a minute between flicking the switch and the motor beginning to turn. What's going on? Cheers,

Hello fellow woodworkers. I'm in the process of replacing the bearings on my 177E, I've removed the lower large bearing, leaving me with the fan exposed, and everything needed to get access to the upper one, so I'm thinking all I need to do now is press the small end of the armature out of...

Hi, I recently obtained used ELU 177/02 Type 2 router 12A. Router works fine except RPM is fluctuating when machine is running without load and speed is set to 4 or less. Is it normal? And another question, is 12 amp router sufficient for average hobby use, or better to find a 15 amp one?

I would like to dis-assemble my ELU 177E as it seems like it is time to change bearings. Is this the right forum section? First, I need to get access to the lower and upper beaing. On the lower one there is a cover. Is it threaded in place? On top of the upper bearing there is the speed...