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1. 
   Kent_F | Oct 31, 2004 02:21am | #1

   The one thing it's not is the brake. It's an electric brake, not mechanical, so there's nothing that can "stick."

   Could be a broken motor brush, a damaged gear, or a bad bearing. Easiest first: unplug the saw, remove the brush caps, and check the brushes.

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   cgpq225 | Oct 31, 2004 07:01pm | #2

   Kent,

   Thanks

   It is not the brushes -- I checked those.   Based on the sound I suspect the gear.

   I guess I will have to open it up an see.

   Chuck

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   DennisS | Oct 31, 2004 07:05pm | #3

   Chuck -

   Does the saw have an arbor lock for changing blades? While I doubt that the blade would turn at all if it were engaged, perhaps it has indeed gotten stuck in the locked position???

   ...........

   From Beautiful Skagit Co. Wa.

   Dennis

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   cgpq225 | Nov 01, 2004 01:19am | #4

   Dennis,

   Unfortunately, it does not have an arbor stop.  I checked the brushes to see if one was broken and lodged.  I guess I am down opeing it up to look at gears and bearings now.

   Thanks

   CHuck

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   DennisS | Nov 01, 2004 04:44am | #5

   Chuck -

   Is it still under any kind of warranty? Meaning, if you start dissassembling the saw it might give the seller an out for it being worked on outside an authorized repair depot. Otherwise, guess that's the only option available is to start tearing the thing down.

   ...........

   From Beautiful Skagit Co. Wa.

   Dennis

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   USANigel | Nov 01, 2004 05:35am | #6

   Sounds like a bearing has broke up. Got to take it apart!!