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Default Dying Motor on Sears Table Saw?

Michael wrote:
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Michael wrote:
I've had this table saw for at least 20 years. Lately, it's
been tripping the breaker with greater frequency. I'm
wondering if the motor is wearing out, or if I should
check something else.

Thanks,

Mike


Eliminate the source first?

Try something with more or less the same output on the socket,give
it a couple of days before assuming its the saw.

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite



Well, I have many other things running off that outlet.
Occasionally, my 2 hp air compressor will trip it, but
nothing else.


If it has been tripped a number of times, the breaker is likely weak and
needs to be replaced. I would suggest that you should consider a dedicated
circuit as it appears you are overloading that one.

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Joseph Meehan

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