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Default Dying Motor on Sears Table Saw?

What if the blade is getting dull as it may need sharpening......



On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:03:01 GMT, "George E. Cawthon"
wrote:

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


Have you checked to be sure that the the motor
pulley turns free? How about the saw blade arbor?
Have you blown the motor clean with a compressor?