--- product_id: 75926251 title: "Hitachi 371468 Soft Start C10Rj Part" brand: "metabo hpt" price: "£12.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Metabo Hpt" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75926251-hitachi-371468-soft-start-c10rj-part store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 15A heavy-duty rating Integrated heat sink for cooling Easy retrofit with simple wiring Hitachi 371468 Soft Start C10Rj Part **Brand:** metabo hpt **Price:** £12.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Upgrade your power tools with the smoothest start in the game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hitachi 371468 Soft Start C10Rj Part by metabo hpt - **How much does it cost?** £12.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75926251-hitachi-371468-soft-start-c10rj-part) ## Best For - metabo hpt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted metabo hpt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Powerful 15 Amp Capacity:** Handles demanding power tools with ease, ensuring smooth startups without tripping breakers. - • **Advanced Heat Dissipation:** Built-in heat sink keeps the module cool under heavy use, extending tool and part lifespan. - • **Authentic Hitachi Quality:** Genuine OEM part guarantees reliability and performance over generic no-name alternatives. - • **Plug-and-Play Installation:** Simple wiring with clear schematic makes retrofitting your tools hassle-free and fast. - • **Adjustable Soft Start Control:** Fine-tune startup speed for quieter, smoother tool operation tailored to your workflow. ## Overview The Hitachi 371468 Soft Start C10RJ is a compact, professional-grade replacement module designed to retrofit Hitachi power tools. Rated for 15 amps, it features a robust heat sink for efficient cooling and an easy-to-follow schematic for straightforward installation. This OEM part ensures quieter, smoother startups, protecting your tools and electrical circuits while delivering authentic Hitachi durability and performance. ## Description Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd) renaming in late 2018 to Metabo HPT (Koki Holdings America, Ltd) offers an extensive line of professional grade power tools and accessories for woodworking, metalworking, drilling and fastening, concrete drilling and cutting, outdoor power equipment products as well as a complete line of pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and collated fasteners. From headquarters in Braselton, GA, and satellite offices in the United States and Canada, Hitachi Power Tools supports over 4000 retail locations carrying Hitachi tools and over 1000 authorized service centers. Review: Worked great in my table saw - I ordered a couple of these Hitachi Soft Start modules to retrofit my table saw and shop vac. They're rated for 15A which is more than enough for my tools and unlike cheaply build no-name modules it has heavy 16ga wire and a heat sink to dissipate the heat generated from being in-line with the motor. Wiring the module into my saw was really easy - I just added some spade connectors and a Y adapter on neutral so I could insert it into the existing wiring without modifying the saw. The saw still starts pretty fast, much faster than the no-name module I had to use for my miter saw, but slower and quieter than it used to be. Best of all this authentic Hitachi part was less expensive than the no-name modules! Honestly I would have preferred to use one of these in my miter saw also but with the heat sink it was too big to fit. Review: has simple schematic on the back, worked great. - good value, has a heat sink, adjustable, arrived fast, has simple schematic on the back, worked great. My chop saw recently started tripping the 15 Amp AF breaker the garage shares with some bedrooms. I couldn't tell if it was tripping on amps or arcs. New brushes didn't help. This looked small enough to fit in my chop saw handle but I wish I hadn't tried to put it into the handle, kind of a nightmare to get the handle off, then inside the handle I would have no access to the potentiometer, plus ultimately wouldn't fit. But if I'd been thinking harder at the beginning I never would have tried to take the handle off. Has EU brown/blue color code so I looked that up:blue=neutral. For some 12VDC RV project I bought an extension cord because that was the lowest $/ft 16 AWG jacketed cable. This soft-start module plus the plug form the cord and some parts I had around worked great to wire up a soft-start outlet box. Solved the problem also, saw starts/works great in the original outlet. I seem to be able to tell the amount of soft start increases as the pot is turned counterclockwise. Good luck. ## Features - Hitachi power tool replacement part - For use on Hitachi power tool products - Hitachi 371468 SOFT START C10RJ Replacement Part ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07DTBTS9D | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #91,415 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #300 in Power Tool Replacement Parts | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (464) | | Date First Available | June 16, 2018 | | Finish | Brushed | | Included Components | Hitachi 371468 SOFT START C10RJ Replacement Part | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 1.44 ounces | | Item model number | 371468 | | Manufacturer | Koki Holdings America, Ltd | | Material | Blend | | Measurement System | Metric | | Part Number | 371468 | | Pattern | Solid | | Power Source | hand_powered | | Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches | | Shape | Rectangular | ## Images ![Hitachi 371468 Soft Start C10Rj Part - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Hdsq7muSL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it have any wiring diagram? what are: blue -brown-black? which one is hot, neutral, and ground? please reply. Thank you** A: Blue is neutral (AC white), brown is input hot (AC black), black is output hot (to motor). **Q: Has anyone tried this on rv ac compressor??? understanding that it must be installed at compressor motor, not main circuit...** A: Can't think of a reason why it would not work. **Q: Hello good day what is the voltage and amp range ?** A: It's 120 volts and 15 amps **Q: Wire gauge? (Awg) ?** A: The wires are 16 AWG. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked great in my table saw *by J***N on April 4, 2025* I ordered a couple of these Hitachi Soft Start modules to retrofit my table saw and shop vac. They're rated for 15A which is more than enough for my tools and unlike cheaply build no-name modules it has heavy 16ga wire and a heat sink to dissipate the heat generated from being in-line with the motor. Wiring the module into my saw was really easy - I just added some spade connectors and a Y adapter on neutral so I could insert it into the existing wiring without modifying the saw. The saw still starts pretty fast, much faster than the no-name module I had to use for my miter saw, but slower and quieter than it used to be. Best of all this authentic Hitachi part was less expensive than the no-name modules! Honestly I would have preferred to use one of these in my miter saw also but with the heat sink it was too big to fit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ has simple schematic on the back, worked great. *by W***S on June 21, 2025* good value, has a heat sink, adjustable, arrived fast, has simple schematic on the back, worked great. My chop saw recently started tripping the 15 Amp AF breaker the garage shares with some bedrooms. I couldn't tell if it was tripping on amps or arcs. New brushes didn't help. This looked small enough to fit in my chop saw handle but I wish I hadn't tried to put it into the handle, kind of a nightmare to get the handle off, then inside the handle I would have no access to the potentiometer, plus ultimately wouldn't fit. But if I'd been thinking harder at the beginning I never would have tried to take the handle off. Has EU brown/blue color code so I looked that up:blue=neutral. For some 12VDC RV project I bought an extension cord because that was the lowest $/ft 16 AWG jacketed cable. This soft-start module plus the plug form the cord and some parts I had around worked great to wire up a soft-start outlet box. Solved the problem also, saw starts/works great in the original outlet. I seem to be able to tell the amount of soft start increases as the pot is turned counterclockwise. Good luck. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Afortable *by A***R on March 9, 2026* Good deal, works great. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hitachi 371468 Soft Start C10Rj Part - Hitachi 371449 Overload Protection - Metabo HPT 375819 SWITCH C10RJSM --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75926251-hitachi-371468-soft-start-c10rj-part](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75926251-hitachi-371468-soft-start-c10rj-part) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*