"Leon" wrote

That would be the desired effect but with a contractors saw I would be
shocked if the motor stopped and the blade did not continue to spin a few
times.

I don't know what drive system contractor saws use. I know the Craftsman
my Dad had, used a toothed belt, so if the motor stopped, the blade would
stop, at least until it tore the teeth off the belt. I think some use a
gear drive, don't they?
--
Jim in NC