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Details: I bought a Powermatic 6" belt sander that had a 3 phase motor. The seller gave me a single phase motor to swap into it. I made the swap and want to use the original on/off dual-button power switch. Now, when I push the ON button and hold it in the motor starts, but the switch will not remain engaged. The minute I take pressure off the button the power goes off. I have looked at the switch innards and don't understand how it works. Does it maintain contact in 3 phase operation with some kind of electromagnetic function? It's obviously different than a regular toggle type of switch. To be clear, I am not running the single phase motor through any of the other 3 phase electrics. The single phase motor just plugs into the wall and I wanted to use the existing power switch if I can. If not, well, I'll just swap it out. I've been doing some internet searching and can't find further info. Thanks.