In article , Martin Eastburn
wrote:

Might be the switch that is the starter switch. If it has one.
Most don't and some do.

Many years ago, maybe back in the early 80's, I picked up a second hand
Craftsman 9" RAS (yes, 9").

The start winding switch soon failed, sticking in the "run" position.
The quick, on the job, solution was to take a short dowel, tie it the
the end of about a 3' piece of twine to act as a handle. I wound the
other end of the twine around the accessory shaft, turned the ON/OFF
switch on, and pulled the twine really fast.

Worked every time, and let me get the job finished.


Joe