Skilsaw Just Quit - Now What???
#7
My worm-drive skilsaw (hd77) just stopped working. I set it down to move my guide, picked it up and it was dead. No blown fuse, extension cord is fine and the blade turns by hand. Where do I go from here?
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#8
bad switch?
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#9
how old?

check the brushes, the switch, and be sure you did not just cut the cord when you set the saw down.

Joe
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#10
Make sure there's power to the outlet.
Check the cord for cuts, etc.
If all is well, it's probably a bad switch, as previously mentioned.
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#11
You might also check the power cord where it enters the saw and inside to make sure the conductors are connected.
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#12
Thanks for the replies.

No idea how old, as I bought it at an estate sale. The outlet, fuses and extension cord are fine. I did not cut the cord on the saw either. Took the handle apart and the wires are connected to the relay in the handle. Need to get a multi-meter on it to see if there is continuity.
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