Mine was like this I changed the switch to a differnt type so I would not
have anymore problems....

Al



"Steve" wrote in message
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wrote:
Hi McGarren,

Look on the motor housing for a red "motor overload" button. If it's
out, push it in and try the saw again. If it's in (or pushing it in
doesn't help) then the motor is blown.

Ir it could be something as simple as a defective power switch.

Also, for many years Sears used a little yellow plastic key that slides
into the power switch--is that present and in its proper place? Without
it, the switch will not work.

--Steve